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Auger N, Paradis G, Healy-Profitós J, Lewin A, Malik M, Potter BJ. Non-cardiac birth defects and long-term risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation. Heart 2024; 110:892-898. [PMID: 38772572 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2023-323632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with heart defects are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Our objective was to determine if non-cardiac birth defects are associated with the risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation. METHODS We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of 1 451 409 parous women in Quebec, Canada. We compared patients with cardiac and non-cardiac birth defects of the urinary, central nervous and other systems against patients without defects between 1989 and 2022. The main outcome was hospitalisation for coronary artery disease, ischaemic stroke and other cardiovascular outcomes during 33 years of follow-up. We computed cardiovascular hospitalisation rates and used Cox proportional hazards regression models to measure the association (HR; 95% CI) between non-cardiac defects and later risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation, adjusted for patient characteristics. RESULTS Women with any birth defect had a higher rate of cardiovascular hospitalisation than women without defects (7.0 vs 3.3 per 1000 person-years). Non-cardiac defects overall were associated with 1.61 times the risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation over time, compared with no defect (95% CI 1.56 to 1.66). Isolated urinary (HR 3.93, 95% CI 3.65 to 4.23), central nervous system (HR 3.33, 95% CI 2.94 to 3.76) and digestive defects (HR 2.39, 95% CI 2.16 to 2.65) were associated with the greatest risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation. These anomalies were associated with cardiovascular hospitalisation whether they presented alone or clustered with other defects. Nevertheless, heart defects were associated with the greatest risk of cardiovascular hospitalisation (HR 10.30, 95% CI 9.86 to 10.75). CONCLUSION The findings suggest that both cardiac and non-cardiac birth defects are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease among parous women.
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- Nathalie Auger
- University of Montreal Hospital Centre Research Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- University of Montreal Hospital Centre Research Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Medical Affairs and Innovation, Hema-Quebec, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- University of Montreal Hospital Centre Research Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Montreal Hospital Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Brownrigg N, Lorenzo AJ, Rickard M, Dos Santos J. The urological evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder in children and adolescents-what every pediatric nephrologist needs to know. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:409-421. [PMID: 37518419 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06064-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is an encompassing term that includes multiple causes of bladder dysfunction linked to a congenital or acquired neurological condition that adversely impacts the innervation of the lower urinary tract. Multiple static or progressive conditions can be associated with NGB in pediatric and adolescent patients. Currently, spinal dysraphism (i.e., spina bifida) is one of the most common etiologies, which occurs in 3-4 per 10,000 live births in developed nations. Abnormal bladder dynamics can lead to kidney damage secondary to high pressures or recurrent infections, as well as urinary incontinence. The current management paradigm centers on a proactive approach to preserving kidney function and achieving continence through behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical means. This educational review highlights the key components of urological management to maximize collaboration with pediatric nephrologists.
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- Natasha Brownrigg
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
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Gour-Provençal G, Costa C. Metabolic Syndrome in Children With Myelomeningocele and the Role of Physical Activity: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2022; 28:15-40. [PMID: 36017122 DOI: 10.46292/sci21-00032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Objectives The purpose of this review is to describe the current scientific literature on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in children with myelomeningocele and to gain insight into the baseline levels of aerobic fitness, endurance, and strength in this population in order to identify gaps in knowledge, suggest potential primary prevention strategies, and provide recommendations for future studies. Methods A literature review of articles published in English and French between 1990 and April 2020 was conducted. Results Obese adolescents with myelomeningocele have an increased prevalence of components of the metabolic syndrome. Children and adolescents with myelomeningocele have decreased aerobic fitness and muscular strength, decreased lean mass, and increased fat mass, all of which, when combined with higher levels of physical inactivity, put them at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion Until more research is conducted, addressing weight-related challenges and promoting healthy habits (such as optimal activity levels) could be easily integrated into yearly myelomeningocele clinics. An actionable suggestion might be to systematically weigh and measure children in these clinics and utilize the results and trends as a talking point with the parents and children. The follow-up appointments could also be used to develop physical activity goals and monitor progress. We recommend that the health care practitioner tasked with this intervention (physician, nurse, etc.) should be aware of locally available accessible sports platforms and have knowledge of motivational interviewing to facilitate removal of perceived barriers to physical activity.
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Fremion E, Kanter D, Turk M. Health promotion and preventive health care service guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2021; 13:513-523. [PMID: 33285642 PMCID: PMC7838968 DOI: 10.3233/prm-200718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Individuals with Spina Bifida (SB) have unique lifelong medical and social needs. Thus, when considering how to promote health and offer preventive care, providers must adapt general healthcare screening and counseling recommendations to their patients' physical and cognitive impairments along with discerning how to monitor secondary or chronic conditions common to the population. This article provides an update on the health promotion and preventive health care guidelines developed as part of the Spina Bifida Association's fourth edition of the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida. The guidelines highlight accommodations needed to promote general preventive health, common secondary/chronic conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, musculoskeletal pain, and considerations for preventing acute care utilization for the SB population throughout the lifespan. Further research is needed to understand the effectiveness of preventive care interventions in promoting positive health outcomes and mitigating potentially preventable acute care utilization.
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- Ellen Fremion
- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, and Public Health and Preventive Medicine, UpstateMedical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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PURPOSE Given the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease in people with spina bifida, we sought to determine if this is associated with an increase in end stage kidney disease. We examined population based data to measure the frequency of procedures to establish renal replacement therapy-a marker for end stage kidney disease-among patients with spina bifida. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database and State Ambulatory Surgery and Services Database from Florida, Kentucky, Maryland and New York (2000 to 2014), which include encounter level data. With a diagnosis code based algorithm we identified all procedural encounters made by patients with spina bifida. We determined the percentage of these encounters that were for facilitating renal replacement therapy (ie arteriovenous anastomosis, renal transplantation). We assessed for changes over time in this percentage with the Cochran-Armitage trend test. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square test. RESULTS Of all procedures performed on patients with spina bifida over this time the proportion of procedures performed to establish renal replacement therapy significantly decreased in both the inpatient and outpatient settings (p=0.042 and p <0.001, respectively). People with spina bifida undergoing procedures to establish renal replacement therapy were, on average, young adults (mean age 34.5 and 36.0 years) with a high prevalence hypertension (75.8% of inpatients, 68.6% of outpatients). CONCLUSIONS The frequency of surgeries to initiate renal replacement therapy among people with spina bifida undergoing procedures is low and is not increasing. This highlights the importance of consistent care throughout adolescence and young adulthood, and hypertension screening.
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Chu DI, Balmert LC, Arkin CM, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Li B, Hodgkins KS, Furth SL, Cheng EY, Yerkes EB, Isakova T. Estimated kidney function in children and young adults with spina bifida: A retrospective cohort study. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38:1907-1914. [PMID: 31286557 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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AIMS Current estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations may be inaccurate in patients with spina bifida (SB) because of reduced muscle mass and stature. Cross-sectional and longitudinal variability of eGFR were analyzed in these patients across multiple equations, hypothesizing greater variability in creatinine-based than cystatin-C (Cys-C)-based equations. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included children (age, 1-17.9 years) and adults (≥18 years) with SB from 2002-2017 at a large SB clinic. Those without all data needed to calculate eGFR were excluded. Four pediatric and three adult eGFR equations were compared for cross-sectional outcomes of eGFR and elevated office blood pressures using chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage classification, and for longitudinal outcome of eGFR slope over time using covariance pattern models accounting for repeated measures. RESULTS One hundred and eighty two children and 75 adults had greater than or equal to 1 set of data measurements; 118 and 52, respectively, had greater than or equal to 2 sets. The pediatric bedside Schwartz equation had the highest median eGFR and coefficient of variation. CKD stage classification by eGFR showed large differences across equations in children, with rates of eGFR < 60 and <90 ml/min/1.73 m2 ranging from 2%-9% and 5%-69%, respectively. Only one equation showed a significant inverse association between eGFR and blood pressure. Longitudinally, eGFR slopes over time were different across pediatric equations (P < .001) but not adult equations. The bedside Schwartz equation had a positive eGFR slope; the other Cys-C-containing equations had negative slopes. CONCLUSIONS Creatinine-based equations in children with SB vary considerably from cystatin-C-containing equations in calculating both single point-in-time eGFR values and eGFR trends over time.
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- David I Chu
- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.,Center for Healthcare Studies, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Biostatistics, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Urology, Loyola School of Medicine, Hines, Illinois
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- Division of Kidney Disease, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.,Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Renal Outcomes in Children with Operated Spina Bifida in Uganda. Int J Nephrol 2018; 2018:6278616. [PMID: 30174953 PMCID: PMC6106852 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6278616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background To describe the extent of renal disease in Ugandan children surviving at least ten years after spina bifida repair and to investigate risk factors for renal deterioration in this cohort. Patients and Methods Children who had undergone spina bifida repair at CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda between 2000 and 2004 were invited to attend interview, physical examination, renal tract ultrasound, and a blood test (creatinine). Medical records were retrospectively reviewed. The following were considered evidence of renal damage: elevated creatinine, hypertension, and ultrasound findings of hydronephrosis, scarring, and discrepancy in renal size >1cm. Female sex, previous UTI, neurological level, mobility, detrusor leak point pressure, and adherence with clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) were investigated for association with evidence of renal damage. Results 65 of 68 children aged 10-14 completed the assessment. The majority (83%) reported incontinence. 17 children (26%) were performing CIC. One child had elevated creatinine. 25 children (38%) were hypertensive. There was a high prevalence of ultrasound abnormalities: hydronephrosis in 10 children (15%), scarring in 42 (64%), and >1cm size discrepancy in 28 (43%). No children with lesions at S1 or below had hydronephrosis (p = 0.025), but this group had comparable prevalence of renal size discrepancy, scarring, and hypertension to those children with higher lesions. Conclusions Incontinence, ultrasound abnormalities, and hypertension are highly prevalent in a cohort of Ugandan children with spina bifida, including those with low neurological lesions. These findings support the early and universal initiation of CIC with anticholinergic therapy in a low-income setting.
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Yang WC, Zhao LL, Chen CY, Wu YK, Chang YJ, Wu HP. First-attack pediatric hypertensive crisis presenting to the pediatric emergency department. BMC Pediatr 2012; 12:200. [PMID: 23272766 PMCID: PMC3538055 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-12-200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2012] [Accepted: 12/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Hypertensive crisis in children is a relatively rare condition presenting with elevated blood pressure (BP) and related symptoms, and it is potentially life-threatening. The aim of this study was to survey children with first attacks of hypertensive crisis arriving at the emergency department (ED), and to determine the related parameters that predicted the severity of hypertensive crisis in children by age group. Methods This was a retrospective study conducted from 2000 to 2007 in pediatric patients aged 18 years and younger with a diagnosis of hypertensive crisis at the ED. All patients were divided into four age groups (infants, preschool age, elementary school age, and adolescents), and two severity groups (hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency). BP levels, etiology, severity, and clinical manifestations were analyzed by age group and compared between the hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency groups. Results The mean systolic/diastolic BP in the hypertensive crisis patients was 161/102 mmHg. The major causes of hypertensive crisis were essential hypertension, renal disorders and endocrine/metabolic disorders. Half of all patients had a single underlying cause, and 8 had a combination of underlying causes. Headache was the most common symptom (54.5%), followed by dizziness (45.5%), nausea/vomiting (36.4%) and chest pain (29.1%). A family history of hypertension was a significant predictive factor for the older patients with hypertensive crisis. Clinical manifestations and severity showed a positive correlation with age. In contrast to diastolic BP, systolic BP showed a significant trend in the older children. Conclusions Primary clinicians should pay attention to the pediatric patients who present with elevated blood pressure and related clinical hypertensive symptoms, especially headache, nausea/vomiting, and altered consciousness which may indicate that appropriate and immediate antihypertensive medications are necessary to prevent further damage.
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- Wen-Chieh Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Cardiol 2012; 27:441-54. [PMID: 22678411 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0b013e3283558773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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