| Known risk factors | |
| Modifiable | Not modifiable |
| High dose of CM | Age > 65 years |
| Use of iodinated CM | Diabetes mellitus |
| High osmolarity CM | Pre-existing renal impairment |
| Short time interval between two injections of CM | Heart failure (NYHA III-IV) |
| Hypovolaemia | E.F. < 50% |
| Use of nephrotoxic drugs | |
| Presumptive risk factors | |
| Modifiable | Not modifiable |
| Arterial hypertension | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| Hypercholesterolemia | Previous kidney surgical interventions |
| Hyperlipidemia | Vasculitis |
| Hypoalbuminemia | Race |