Theophylline for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors
Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2006
CRD SUMMARY: This review assessed the use of theophylline for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy. The authors concluded that current evidence appears promising but is inconclusive, and that further research is required. The results of this well-conducted review are likely to be reliable, and the authors' recommendations appear appropriate.
Epistemonikos ID: 812f18feb01f72a2557faa4cdf807213af81465d
First added on: Jun 08, 2012