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Nekooeian M, Ezzatzadegan Jahromi S, Masjedi F, Sohooli M, Shekouhi R, Moaref A. The significance of volume overload in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients. Ther Apher Dial 2022. [PMID: 36579477 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The underlying pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is multifactorial; however, the significance of chronic volume overload and its subsequent effects on cardiac function must be studied thoroughly. The main objective of this study was to determine the predictive parameters of PAH in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and bioimpedance analysis (BIA). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 43 eligible CAPD patients were chosen. The patients were examined by TTE and BIA before the morning dialysis session, and baseline patient characteristics, echocardiography, and BIA parameters were recorded. RESULTS Sixteen (37.2%) patients were diagnosed with PAH. Patients with PAH had significantly greater left atrial diameter (LAD), left ventricular mass index (LVMI), and higher grades of diastolic dysfunction (DDF). Systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) correlated with LAD (p < 0.001, r = 0.566), interventricular septal diameter (IVSD) (p = 0.004, r = 0.425), LVMI (p = 0.030, r = 0.323), and extracellular water/total body water (ECW/TBW) ratio (p = 0.002, r = 0.458). CONCLUSION Two volume status-related parameters including ECW/TBW ratio and inferior vena cava (IVC) expiratory diameter, and cardiac-related TTE findings such as LAD and DDF were predictors of sPAP in CAPD patients.
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- Mohammad Nekooeian
- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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Kovářová M, Žilinská Z, Páleš J, Kužmová Z, Gažová A, Smaha J, Kužma M, Jackuliak P, Štvrtinová V, Kyselovič J, Payer J. 3D Echocardiography - A Useful Method for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients. Physiol Res 2021; 70:S109-S120. [PMID: 34918535 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased risk of premature mortality, mainly due to cardiovascular causes. The association between hemodialysis and accelerated atherosclerosis has long been described. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis and recent studies indicate its utility as a predictor of future cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The clinical implications of ABI cut-points are not well defined in patients with CKD. Echocardiography is the most widely used imaging method for cardiac evaluation. Structural and functional myocardial abnormalities are common in patients with CKD due to pressure and volume overload as well as non-hemodynamic factors associated with CKD. Our study aimed to identify markers of subclinical cardiovascular risk assessed using ABI and 2D and 3D echocardiographic parameters evaluating left ventricular (LV) structure and function in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (patients undergoing dialysis), patients after kidney transplantation and non-ESRD patients (control). In ESRD, particularly in hemodialysis patients, changes in cardiac structure, rather than function, seems to be more pronounced. 3D echocardiography appears to be more sensitive than 2D echocardiography in the assessment of myocardial structure and function in CKD patients. Particularly 3D derived end-diastolic volume and 3D derived LV mass indexed for body surface appears to deteriorate in dialyzed and transplanted patients. In 2D echocardiography, myocardial mass represented by left ventricular mass/body surface area index (LVMI) appears to be a more sensitive marker of cardiac structural changes, compared to relative wall thickness (RWT), left ventricle and diastolic diameter index (LVEDDI) and left atrial volume index (LAVI). We observed a generally favorable impact of kidney transplantation on cardiac structure and function; however, the differences were non-significant. The improvement seems to be more pronounced in cardiac function parameters, peak early diastolic velocity/average peak early diastolic velocity of mitral valve annulus (E/e´), 3D left ventricle ejection fraction (LV EF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS). We conclude that ABI is not an appropriate screening test to determine the cardiovascular risk in patients with ESRD.
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- M Kovářová
- 5th Department of Internal Medicine, Comenius University Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava, University Hospital Bratislava, Ružinovská 6, 826 06 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Radhakrishnan A, Pickup LC, Price AM, Law JP, McGee KC, Fabritz L, Senior R, Steeds RP, Ferro CJ, Townend JN. Coronary microvascular dysfunction is associated with degree of anaemia in end-stage renal disease. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:211. [PMID: 33902440 PMCID: PMC8074270 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02025-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is common in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is an adverse prognostic marker. Coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) is a measure of coronary microvascular function and can be assessed using Doppler echocardiography. Reduced CFVR in ESRD has been attributed to factors such as diabetes, hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. The contributory role of other mediators important in the development of cardiovascular disease in ESRD has not been studied. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of CMD in a cohort of kidney transplant candidates and to look for associations of CMD with markers of anaemia, bone mineral metabolism and chronic inflammation. METHODS Twenty-two kidney transplant candidates with ESRD were studied with myocardial contrast echocardiography, Doppler CFVR assessment and serum multiplex immunoassay analysis. Individuals with diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension or ischaemic heart disease were excluded. RESULTS 7/22 subjects had CMD (defined as CFVR < 2). Demographic, laboratory and echocardiographic parameters and serum biomarkers were similar between subjects with and without CMD. Subjects with CMD had significantly lower haemoglobin than subjects without CMD (102 g/L ± 12 vs. 117 g/L ± 11, p = 0.008). There was a positive correlation between haemoglobin and CFVR (r = 0.7, p = 0.001). Similar results were seen for haematocrit. In regression analyses, haemoglobin was an independent predictor of CFVR (β = 0.041 95% confidence interval 0.012-0.071, p = 0.009) and of CFVR < 2 (odds ratio 0.85 95% confidence interval 0.74-0.98, p = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS Among kidney transplant candidates with ESRD, there is a high prevalence of CMD, despite the absence of traditional risk factors. Anaemia may be a potential driver of microvascular dysfunction in this population and requires further investigation.
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- Ashwin Radhakrishnan
- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. .,Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Nephrology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Nephrology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Cardiac Research Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Nephrology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Birmingham Cardio-Renal Group, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Malik J, Lomonte C, Rotmans J, Chytilova E, Roca-Tey R, Kusztal M, Grus T, Gallieni M. Hemodialysis vascular access affects heart function and outcomes: Tips for choosing the right access for the individual patient. J Vasc Access 2020; 22:32-41. [PMID: 33143540 PMCID: PMC8606800 DOI: 10.1177/1129729820969314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. A well-functioning vascular access is associated with improved survival and among the available types of vascular access the arterio-venous (AV) fistula is the one associated with the best outcomes. However, AV access may affect heart function and, in some patients, could worsen the clinical status. This review article focuses on the specific cardiovascular hemodynamics of dialysis patients and how it is affected by the AV access; the effects of an excessive increase in AV access flow, leading to high-output heart failure; congestive heart failure in CKD patients and the contraindications to AV access; pulmonary hypertension. In severe heart failure, peritoneal dialysis (PD) might be the better choice for cardiac health, but if contraindicated suggestions for vascular access selection are provided based on the individual clinical presentation. Management of the AV access after kidney transplantation is also addressed, considering the cardiovascular benefit of AV access ligation compared to the advantage of having a functioning AVF as backup in case of allograft failure. In PD patients, who need to switch to hemodialysis, vascular access should be created timely. The influence of AV access in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for valvular or ischemic heart disease is also addressed. Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices are increasingly implanted in dialysis patients, but when doing so, the type and location of vascular access should be considered.
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- Jan Malik
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, General University Hospital, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Miulli General Hospital, Division of Nephrology, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, General University Hospital, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital de Mollet, Fundació Sanitària Mollet, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Transplantation Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Second Department of Surgery, General University Hospital, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit – ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ‘L. Sacco’, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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