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Andrade FP, Borges S, da Silva Filho CA, Martins TF, Benvenutti H, de Freitas JDMC, Thomé FS, Karohl C, Souza GC, Cipriano GFB, Rovedder PME. Respiratory sarcopenia screening in dialysis patients: cross-sectional and multicentre study protocol. BMC Nephrol 2024; 25:41. [PMID: 38287281 PMCID: PMC10826040 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-023-03390-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Respiratory sarcopenia is characterized by the weakness of respiratory muscles associated with sarcopenia due to aging or systemic diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients with CKD undergoing dialysis are particularly susceptible to respiratory muscle weakness caused by factors such as fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance. This weakness not only affects ventilation but also impairs oxygen uptake and delivery to muscle tissue, potentially leading to severe sarcopenia. Thus, the objective of this study is to conduct a respiratory sarcopenia screening in patients with CKD undergoing haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD). METHODS This is an observational, cross-sectional and multicentre study conducted between March 2023 and March 2025. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at two centres. Sarcopenia diagnosis is determined based on low handgrip strength and amount of appendicular skeletal muscle mass, assessed through bioelectrical impedance analysis. Respiratory sarcopenia is diagnosed in patients with sarcopenia who have low inspiratory muscle strength, evaluated through a manovacuometry test. The severity of sarcopenia and respiratory sarcopenia is defined, respectively, by low physical performance (measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery and Timed-Up and Go test) and pulmonary performance (measured through spirometry). Thus, this study will include 81 patients undergoing dialysis (41 on HD and 40 on PD) from three participating centres. DISCUSSION The literature has been focused on respiratory function in CKD; however, the relationship with sarcopenia remains understudied. We believe that, similar to appendicular skeleton muscles, the axial skeleton muscles are also likely to weaken with the presence of chronic disease, such as CKD.
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- Francini Porcher Andrade
- Ciências Pneumológicas Post-Graduation Programme, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2400 2º andar, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, University of Maia (CIDESD-UMAIA), Maia, Portugal.
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- Science and Technology in Health Programme, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Ciências Pneumológicas Post-Graduation Programme, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2400 2º andar, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Sciences of Rehabilitation Post-Graduation Programme, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Ciências Pneumológicas Post-Graduation Programme, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2400 2º andar, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Medical Sciences Focused on Endocrinology Post-Graduation Programme, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Instituto de Doenças Renais (IDR), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Food, Nutrition and Health, Medical School, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Science and Technology in Health Programme, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
- Sciences of Rehabilitation Post-Graduation Programme, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Ciências Pneumológicas Post-Graduation Programme, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2400 2º andar, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Andrade FP, Ribeiro HS, Benvenutti H, de Oliveira SG, Thomé FS, Veronese FV, Rovedder PME. Six-minute walk test may be a reliable predictor of peak oxygen uptake in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Ren Replace Ther 2023. [DOI: 10.1186/s41100-023-00460-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background
Cardiorespiratory fitness seems to play an important role in the general health of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). However, the prediction of peak oxygen uptake (V̇O2peak) in a clinical setting is not widely adopted for these patients.
Objectives
Evaluate the agreement and reliability between directly and indirectly V̇O2peak measurements in patients undergoing HD.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study with patients undergoing HD that performed a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) with 5/10 watts incremental load in each minute using a cycle ergometry to directly evaluate the V̇O2peak, and the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in a 30-m corridor to indirect measures it. Both tests were performed on a midweek non-dialysis day. Bland–Altman analysis of agreement limits was used with direct and indirect V̇O2peak values. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach’s Alpha was used to evaluate the reproducibility and reliability between direct and indirect V̇O2peak values.
Results
Twenty-six patients (54.4 ± 14.5 years, 53.8% of male) were evaluated. The V̇O2peak direct mean obtained through CPET was 15.91 ± 5.26 (ml/kg/min), while the indirect mean obtained through 6MWT was V̇O2peak of 14.89 ± 4.21 (ml/kg/min). There was a strong positive correlation between both V̇O2peak values (r = 0.734; p < 0.001). The Bland–Altman analysis demonstrated that the methods agreed with each other (p = 0.103). Also, the ICC (0.829) and Cronbach's Alpha (0.846) showed excellent reproducibility and reliability.
Conclusions
6MWT is a reliable tool for estimating V̇O2peak in patients undergoing HD.
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Andrade FP, Benvenutti H, da Silva KC, Rovedder PME. Effects of upper limb exercise programs on the arteriovenous fistula in patients on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Vasc Access 2021; 23:770-777. [PMID: 33904355 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211001166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a commonly used vascular access for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients; exercise interventions may boost its maturation and help in its maintenance. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on the effects of upper limb exercise programs on the AVF was conducted. METHODS The primary outcomes were draining vein diameter (DVD) and draining vein blood flow rate (DVBFR), and secondary outcomes were handgrip strength (HGS) and brachial artery flow rate (BAFR). Quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS Four studies met the inclusion criteria. When compared to usual care groups, the experimental groups did not improve DVD (mean difference [MD] 0.23, confidence interval [CI] -0.20-0.65). There were significant differences in DVBFR (mL/min) according to the fixed-effect model (MD 141.13, CI 36.84-245.42). HGS (kg) was significantly different between groups (MD 2.95, CI 0.55-5.35), but BAFR (mL/min) was not (MD 91.65, CI -94.72-278.01). CONCLUSIONS Although exercise programs did not improve DVD and BAFR, they increased muscle strength and DVBFR. Therefore, experimental exercise programs should be emphasized for AVF maturation and maintenance.Research Registry number: reviewregistry924.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francini Porcher Andrade
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Pneumológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Physiotherapy School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Pneumológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Pneumológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Physiotherapy School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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