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Larkins NG, Craig JC. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Among Children with Chronic Kidney Disease. Curr Hypertens Rep 2024:10.1007/s11906-024-01308-1. [PMID: 38806767 DOI: 10.1007/s11906-024-01308-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of mortality across the lifespan of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypertension is a common and important contributor, but other factors such as obesity, dyslipidemia and mineral bone disease play a role. This narrative review focusses on studies published in the past five years that have investigated hypertension and cardiovascular risk among children with CKD. RECENT FINDINGS Cohort studies such as Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) and Cardiovascular Comorbidity in Children with CKD (4C) have continued to develop our understanding of blood pressure (BP) phenotypes, and of progressive changes in the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels occurring in children with CKD. Metabolic risk factors, such as dyslipidemia, may represent an under-recognized component of care. Trial data are less common than observational evidence, but support lifestyle interventions currently used, mainly the low sodium dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet. The findings of the recently reported Hypertension Optimal Treatment in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease trial (HOT-KID) are described in relation to the use of office BP treatment targets. Cardiovascular health is critical to the long-term outcomes of children with CKD. Recognizing and treating hypertension remains a critical component to improving outcomes, along with measures to improve concurrent cardiovascular risk factors. Some cardiovascular changes may not be reversible with transplantation and further research is needed for children at all stages of CKD.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicholas G Larkins
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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Sethi SK, Raina R, Sawan A, Asim S, Khant AK, Matnani M, Ganesan K, Lohia S, Sinha R, Rumana J, Haque SS, Kalra S, Safdar R, Prasad G, Ijaz I, Ashruf OS, Nair A, S S, Soni K, Shrestha D, Yadav S, Abeyagunawardena A, Luyckx VA, Alhasan KA, Sultana A. Assessment of South Asian Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury: Epidemiology and Risk Factors (ASPIRE)-a prospective study on "severe dialysis dependent pediatric AKI". Pediatr Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s00467-024-06324-6. [PMID: 38456915 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06324-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global health concern with an associated mortality risk disproportionately pronounced in resource-limited settings. There is a pertinent need to understand the epidemiology of pediatric AKI in vulnerable populations. Here, we proposed a prospective study to investigate the epidemiology and associated risk factors of "severe dialysis dependent AKI" in children among South Asian nations which would be the first and largest of its kind. METHODS The ASPIRE study (part of PCRRT-ICONIC Foundation initiative) is a multi-center, prospective observational study conducted in South Asian countries. All children and adolescents ≤ 18 years of age who required dialysis for AKI in any of the collaborating medical centers were enrolled. Data collection was performed until one of the following endpoints was observed: (1) discharge, (2) death, and (3) discharge against medical advice. RESULTS From 2019 to 2022, a total of 308 children with severe AKI were enrolled. The mean age was 6.17 years (63% males). Secondary AKI was more prevalent than primary AKI (67.2%), which predominantly occurred due to infections, dehydration, and nephrotoxins. Common causes of primary AKI were glomerulonephritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, lupus nephritis, and obstructive uropathy. Shock, need for ventilation, and coagulopathy were commonly seen in children with severe AKI who needed dialysis. The foremost kidney replacement therapy used was peritoneal dialysis (60.7%). The mortality rate was 32.1%. CONCLUSIONS Common causes of AKI in children in South Asia are preventable. Mortality is high among these children suffering from "severe dialysis dependent AKI." Targeted interventions to prevent and identify AKI early and initiate supportive care in less-resourced nations are needed.
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- Sidharth Kumar Sethi
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India.
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- Department of Nephrology, Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA
- Department of Nephrology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA
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- National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D.Y Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Nephrology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, India
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- Children Kidney Center, Department of Pediatrics, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Public and Global Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Renal Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Paediatric and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Pediatric Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. MR Khan Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ambarsari CG, Utami DAP, Tandri CC, Satari HI. Comparison of three spot proteinuria measurements for pediatric nephrotic syndrome: based on the International pediatric Nephrology Association 2022 Guidelines. Ren Fail 2023; 45:2253324. [PMID: 37724557 PMCID: PMC10512887 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2023.2253324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) requires routine proteinuria monitoring, which is costly and affects patients' quality of life. The gold-standard 24-h urine protein (UP) measurement is challenging in children, and first-morning urine collection requires specific conditions, making it difficult in outpatient settings. Studies have reported comparability of second or random morning urine sample to the first-morning specimen. This study aimed to compare outcomes of random morning proteinuria measurements to 24-h UP and the roles of the urinary protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) and dipstick tests in pediatric NS, based on International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) 2022 Guidelines. METHOD Twenty-four-hour and morning urine samples were collected from 92 pediatric NS patients. These were subjected to automated analyses for 24-h UP, UPCR, and semi-automated dipstick analysis. A blinded doctor performed manual dipstick analysis. RESULTS UPCR had a stronger correlation with 24-h UP than with automated and manual urine dipstick tests. UPCR had the highest sensitivity and specificity for predicting no remission/relapse and high sensitivity but low specificity for complete remission. The optimal UPCR cutoff for remission was 0.44 mg/mg and for no remission/relapse was 2.08 mg/mg. Automated and manual dipstick tests demonstrated limited sensitivity but high specificity and similar AUC values for remission/relapse. CONCLUSION UPCR was sensitive and specific for diagnosing no remission/relapse and sensitive but not specific for detecting remission. Manual and automated urine dipstick tests were comparable for remission and no remission/relapse detection. This study supports the IPNA 2022 Guidelines, as 2 mg/mg was the optimal UPCR cutoff for no remission/relapse, while for remission the optimal cutoff was 0.4 mg/mg.
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- Cahyani Gita Ambarsari
- Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Medical Technology Cluster, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute (IMERI), Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Bina Husada Hospital (Member of Mitra Keluarga), Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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