Prevention of Contrast-induced Nephropathy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Prevention of Contrast-induced Nephropathy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of prevention of contrast induced nephropathy in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Three-center study Acute kidney injury was defined as a rise in creatinine >25% from baseline Serum creatinine will be measured at baseline and each day for the following 3 days and at 30 days.

Patients will be randomised to:

1. Standard treatment
2. Standard treatment + acetylcystein for 2 days
3. Standard treatment + Sodium bicarbonate 500 ml / followed by 100 ml/h for 5 hours
4. Standard treatment + acetylcystein for 2 days + Sodium bicarbonate 500 ml / followed by 100 ml/h for 5 hours

Inclusion Criteria:

• STEMI patients treated with primary PCI

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiogenic shock