Remote ischemic preconditioning reduces contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a common complication following coronary angiography (CA) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with prolonged hospitalization and adverse clinical outcomes. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC), a noninvasive and nonpharmacological intervention...