1. End-Stage Renal Disease

2. Primary PCI for STEMI

3. Currently receiving mechanical ventilation

4. Known active liver disease or liver failure

5. Evidence of hemodynamic instability, such as a requirement for pressor agents

6. Exposure to contrast media within prior 10 days

7. Currently receiving fenoldopam, dopamine, theophylline, aminophylline, mannitol, or Ascorbic acid (\> 2 g/day)

8. Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500

Efficacy and Safety of Deferiprone in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing a Cardiac Catheterization and Receiving Contrast Agent