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Sodium Bicarbonate No Protection Against Contrast Nephropathy
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Title Sodium Bicarbonate No Protection Against Contrast Nephropathy
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579977?src=rss
Description Sodium bicarbonate does not prevent contrast-medium–induced nephropathy in patients with moderate to severe renal dysfunction who are undergoing coronary angiography, a new randomized study has found. Medscape Medical News
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Date Sep 4, 2008
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