1006: Prophylaxis of contrast-induced nephropathy by sodium bicarbonate in addition to theophylline

Introduction: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is the third leading cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure. CIN defined as an increase of serum-creatinine of ≥ 0.5 mg/d and/or ≥ 25% within 48h of contrast-medium (CM)-application is associated with prolonged hospitalisation and increased mo