{Reference Type}: Journal Article {Title}: Meta-analysis of intravascular volume expansion strategies to prevent contrast-associated acute kidney injury following invasive angiography. {Author}: Michel P;Amione-Guerra J;Sheikh O;Jameson LC;Bansal S;Prasad A; {Journal}: Catheter Cardiovasc Interv {Volume}: 98 {Issue}: 6 {Year}: 11 2021 15 {Factor}: 2.585 {DOI}: 10.1002/ccd.29387 {Abstract}: To perform a detailed analysis of published data regarding intravascular volume expansion to prevent contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) and to determine if an ideal dose of IV fluids can be recommended.
Administration of contrast media during invasive angiography is associated with CA-AKI. Intravascular volume expansion is the most effective intervention to prevent CA-AKI, yet evidenced based protocols are lacking.
Literature review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) of patients receiving IV volume expansion as prophylaxis for CA-AKI was performed. Normal saline, Lactated Ringer's and sodium bicarbonate were included. The primary outcome was incidence of CA-AKI.
37 RCTs studying 12,166 patients were included. Mean age was 67 ± 5 years, 70% of the patients were male. 68% had chronic kidney disease, 41% diabetes, and 30% heart failure. The incidence of CA-AKI was 9.5% (95% CI: 8-12%). IV expansion versus no volume administration was associated with a lower risk of CA-AKI (RR:0.62; 95% CI: 0.49-0.77, p < .001). Intensive IV volume expansion was associated with a reduced risk of CA-AKI(RR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.52-0.85, p < .01). The intensive IV volume expansion arm received significantly more fluids than the standard protocols: 1,574(1,123 - 1,913) ml versus 849(558-1,067) ml (p = .03) without significant difference in the duration of infusion (median of 12 vs. 17 hr, p = .1) or pulmonary edema (1.7% vs 1.3%, p = .7).
Despite high variability in protocols used, IV volume expansion is effective in preventing CA-AKI. Intensive IVF expansion (median 1.6 L over 17 hr) was associated with decreased risk of CA-AKI.