Methods of treating humans undergoing injection of a contrast agent
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1. A method of treating a human, comprising the step of administering an iron chelator to a human undergoing an injection of a contrast agent.
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A human undergoing an injection of a contrast agent is treated by the administration of an iron chelator. Administration of the iron chelator can essentially prevent the onset of acute renal failure in a human. Administration of the iron chelator can reduce the severity of the acute renal failure and/or reduce the severity of kidney disease consequent to the acute renal failure.
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- 1. A method of treating a human, comprising the step of administering an iron chelator to a human undergoing an injection of a contrast agent.
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