Contrast-Associated Nephropathy Risk Evaluation in Acute Ischemic Stroke After Endovascular Thrombectomy

The CAN-REST study is a multicenter, observational, and retrospective study aimed at evaluating the incidence and risk factors of contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who undergo endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). This study is conducted across multiple centers in Italy, Europe, the USA, and Canada, and includes data from AIS patients treated with EVT in 2023. The primary objectives are to assess the incidence of CA-AKI in this population and identify associated risk factors. Secondary objectives include evaluating the impact of CA-AKI on clinical outcomes, such as the length of hospital stay, functional recovery, and 90-day mortality, as well as developing risk stratification tools to predict CA-AKI. By analyzing a large cohort of patients, CAN-REST aims to provide critical insights into the renal complications associated with EVT and establish predictive models that can guide clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.