The Role of Statins in the Prevention of Contrast-induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases

The Role of Statins in the Prevention of Contrast-induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases

The aim of the study is to assess the role of statins and different dosage regimens in the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients with cardiovascular diseases requiring intravenous contrast media administration before computer tomography

Inclusion Criteria:

• Written informed consent
• Indications for computer tomography with intravenous contrast media administration
• Cardiovascular diseases (arterial hypertension, arrhythmia etc)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Statin therapy before inclusion in the study
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Contraindications for statins administration
• Patients with chronic kidney disease stages 4-5
• Contraindications for computer tomography with contrast media administration
• Nephrotoxic drugs use (NSAIDS, vancomycin etc)