Patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafting
and advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) are considered
high risk for revascularization. In addition to
native coronary artery angiography, additional contrast is required
to visualize the bypass conduits, increasing the risk of
contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and need for renal replacement
therapy. As a result, despite the need for revascularization,
these patients are frequently under-treated.1