1) The risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) was assessed in a propensity score-matched cohort study.
2) The study found that use of RAAS blockade medications like ACE inhibitors and ARBs was associated with a 43% higher risk of CI-AKI.
3) Other independent risk factors for CI-AKI included chronic kidney disease, hemoglobin level <10 g/dL, albumin level <3.5 g/dL, higher contrast volume, and diuretic use.