Association between residual renal function, inflammation and patient survival in new peritoneal dialysis patients.

BACKGROUND: The recent ADEMEX study (Paniagua R, Amato D, Vonesh E et al. J Am Soc Nephrol 2002; 13: 1307-1320) indicates that peritoneal small solute clearance is not as critical for the survival of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients as thought previously. On the other hand, low residual renal function (RRF), inflammation and an increased peritoneal transport rate (PTR) as evaluated by the peritoneal equilibration test (PET) are reported to be associated with increased mortality in PD patients, but the relationships between these factors and their separate and combined impact on the survival of PD patients are not clear. In this retrospective analysis, we evaluated possible relationships between RRF, inflammation and initial PTR in patients starting PD and the impact of these factors on patient survival. METHODS: A total of 117 patients with initial assessments for RRF, serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and PET at a mean period of 0.4+/-0.2 months (range 0.1-1.0 months) after start of PD were included in this study. Based on RRF (cut-off point, 4 ml/min/1.73 m(2)), serum CRP (cut-off point, 10 mg/l), and the dialysate to plasma creatinine ratio at 4-h of dwell (mean+1 SD), the patients were divided into different groups: low RRF and high RRF group, high CRP and normal CRP group and high PTR and other PTR group, respectively. RESULTS: Of 117 patients, 54 patients (46%) were in low RRF (<4 ml/min/1.73 m(2)) group, 36 patients (31%) were in high serum CRP (> or = 10 mg/l) group and 17 patients (15%) were in high PTR group. Forty-nine patients (42%) had one of these characteristics, 26 patients (22%) had two of these characteristics, two patients (2%) had three, and 40 patients (34%) had none of these characteristics. Patients with low RRF were older and had a higher prevalence of high CRP, lower normalized protein equivalent of total nitrogen appearance (nPNA), lower total Kt/V(urea) and lower total creatinine clearance (CCr) whereas patients with high CRP were older and had a higher proportion of men, lower serum albumin, lower nPNA, lower RRF and lower total CCr. Patients with high PTR had lower serum albumin, higher RRF and higher total CCr compared with patients with other PTR. Upon logistic multiple regression analysis, age and RRF were identified as factors affecting inflammation. Overall patient survival was significantly lower in the patients with low RRF, with high CRP, and in patients with more than two of the following: low RRF, high CRP and high PTR. In contrast, in patients with none of the discriminators low RRF, high CRP and high PTR, the 5-year survival was 100%. A high PTR was associated with decreased survival during the initial year on PD, but not thereafter. Patients who died during the follow-up period had a higher prevalence of high CRP and lower serum albumin, lower RRF, lower Kt/V(urea) and lower total CCr. Upon Cox proportional hazards multivariate analysis, age and RRF were predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that in patients starting PD, low initial RRF is associated with inflammation, and low RRF and inflammation are both associated with high overall mortality. A high PTR was associated with higher mortality, but only during the initial year on PD, whereas Kt/V(urea) did not predict mortality. These results indicate the importance of RRF and inflammation as predictors of mortality in PD patients whereas the predictive power of PTR as such may lose its significance if these two parameters are taken into consideration.     

Association between metabolic syndrome and prognosis in patients with peritoneal dialysis

Objective To investigate the incidence situation of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), and analyze the correlation between MS and prognosis of patients. Methods The patients who received peritoneal dialysis from June 1, 2002 to April 30, 2018 and followed up regularly were divided into MS group and non-MS group according to the diagnostic criteria of MS. Follow-up was until July 31, 2018. The differences of clinical data, metabolic indexes and clinical outcomes between the two groups were compared. The survival rates of the two groups were compared by Kaplan-Meier survival curve, and the risk factors of all-cause death and cardiovascular disease (CVD) death were analyzed by Cox regression analysis. Results A total of 516 patients with CAPD were enrolled in this study, including 340 males (65.9%) and 176 females (34.1%). Their age was (47.29±12.20) years. The median follow-up time was 20 (9, 39) months. According to the diagnostic criteria of MS, the patients were divided into MS group (210 cases, 40.7%) and non-MS group (306 cases, 59.3%). At baseline, there was no significant difference in age, educational background, duration of peritoneal dialysis, smoking history and drinking history between the two groups (P＞0.05), but the patients in MS group were more exposed to high glucose peritoneal dialysate (P＜0.05). The body mass index (BMI), blood phosphorus, blood glucose, blood potassium, triglyceride, cholesterol and systolic blood pressure in MS group were significantly higher than those in non-MS group (all P＜0.05), and HDL-C level was significantly lower in MS group than in non-MS group (P＜0.05). There were no significant differences in other indicators between the two groups (P＞0.05). Kaplan-Meier survival curve showed that the cumulative survival rate in MS group was significantly lower than that in non-MS group, and the difference was statistically significant (Log-rank χ2=14.87, P＜0.001). If CVD death was taken as the end event, the cumulative survival rate in the non-MS group was significantly higher than that in the MS group (Log-rank χ2=14.49, P＜0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that MS and high 4 h dialysate creatinine/serum creatinine ratio (4hD/Pcr) were independent risk factor for all-cause death (HR=1.982, 95%CI 1.240-3.168, P=0.004; HR=3.855, 95%CI 1.306-11.381, P=0.015) and CVD death (HR=2.499, 95%CI 1.444-4.324, P=0.001; HR=5.799, 95%CI 1.658-20.278, P=0.006) in patients with CAPD. Conclusion The prevalence of MS in patients with CAPD is high, and MS and high 4hD/Pcr are independent risk factor for all-cause and CVD death in CAPD patients. They can be used as valuable indicators to predict the treatment outcomes and long-term prognosis of patients with CAPD.     

Association analysis of body composition with survival among prevalent peritoneal dialysis patients

International Urology and Nephrology - Progressive decline in lean mass and gain of fat mass are common in patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD). It is unclear whether body composition or...     

Impact of serum albumin and body-mass index on survival in hemodialysis patients

A low body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin are associated with increased risk of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate BMI and serum albumin as predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality in hemodialysed (HD) patients. We describe the results of a five-year retrospective observational study with 187 HD patients (54.9 ± 15.6 years old, 54% men, and 46% suffering from diabetes) from RenalCor Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The influence of serum albumin levels and BMI (determined every three months) over all-cause mortality was examined using a Cox model, while the influence of the same factors over CV mortality among all-cause mortality was modeled through a logistic regression. During the five years, 26.7% of the patients died, 62% of which due to CV disease (CVD). Analysis by the Cox model showed that low serum albumin and low BMI were significant predictors of mortality. Patients with higher BMI had a lower hazard of death for all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.92; P = 0.035) and a 1 g/l increase in serum albumin was associated with significantly lower hazard of death (hazard ratio = 0.9679; P < 0.001). The highest BMI value (>30 kg/m²) was significantly associated with an increase of odds of CV mortality (odds ratio = 1.22, P = 0.03). We confirm here in a Brazilian cohort of hemodialysis patients that both low BMI (<19 kg/m²) and hypoalbuminemia are strong predictors of death.     

Predictors of survival in anuric peritoneal dialysis patients

BACKGROUND: Residual glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a much more important determinant of survival in peritoneal dialysis patients, than peritoneal solute clearances. However, anuric peritoneal dialysis patients are solely dependent on peritoneal solute clearances. The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of peritoneal small solute clearances and ultrafiltration on survival in anuric patients, and to establish the minimum levels of small solute clearances and net ultrafiltration. These objectives were investigated in a prospective cohort study in incident peritoneal dialysis patients who had become anuric during follow-up. METHODS: The Netherlands Cooperative Study on the Adequacy of Dialysis (NECOSAD) is a prospective multicenter cohort study in which new adult dialysis patients are included and followed during 6 months intervals. Included were 542 peritoneal dialysis patients. Of these, 166 developed anuria, 130 of which could be included in the study. RESULTS: Two-year patient survival after the outset of anuria was 67%, technique survival 73%, and the combined 2-year patient and technique survival was 50%. Risk factors associated with mortality were age, comorbidity, the duration of peritoneal dialysis before anuria, and a low serum albumin. Peritoneal solute clearances were analyzed time-dependently. These parameters were not associated with survival when analyzed as continuous variables and also not when the analyses were done in quintiles, although the time-dependent approach was almost significant for Kt/V(urea). On the other hand, when the results were analyzed dichotomously using predefined cutoff points, Kt/V(urea) <1.5 per week and creatinine clearance <40 L/week/1.73 m2 were associated with an increase in the relative risk of death. Also peritoneal ultrafiltration was significantly associated with survival. CONCLUSION: The survival of anuric peritoneal dialysis patients is in line with expectations based on the duration of dialysis. The risk factors for death are the same as in the dialysis population as a whole. Besides an association with ultrafiltration, our study enabled us to define the lower limits of adequate peritoneal dialysis, that is Kt/V(urea) <1.5 per week and creatinine clearance <40 L/week/1.73 m2.     

Association between nutrition and peripheral artery disease in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients

Objective To investigate the association between nutrition and peripheral artery disease (PAD) in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. Methods One hundred and two stable CAPD patients from a single center were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Automatic ankle-brachial index (ABI) measuring system was applied to examine ABI. Patients were divided into PAD group (ABI＜0.9) and non-PAD group (ABI≥0.9). Clinical data were collected. Biochemical parameters were detected. Nutritional status was evaluated by serum albumin, handgrip strength (HGS) and subjective global assessment (SGA). Logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the association of PAD with each nutritional marker as well as other potential risk factors. Results The incidence of PAD was 23.53% (24/102). ABI was significantly lower in patients with malnutrition as compared to those without malnutrition [(0.72±0.21) vs (1.04±0.14), P＜0.01]. Compared with non-PAD patients, serum albumin (P＜0.01), HGS (P＜0.01), diastolic blood pressure (P＜0.05), serum creatine (P＜0.05)、blood urine nitrogen (P＜0.01) were significantly decreased, but age (P＜0.01), the incidence of malnutrition [SGA, P＜0.01], diabetic status (P＜0.01), cardiovascular disease history (P＜0.01) were significantly increased in PAD patients. Logistic regression analysis showed that serum albumin (OR=0.762, 95％CI：0.611-0.948, P=0.015), HGS (OR=0.988, 95％CI：0.979-0.997, P=0.013) were independent protective factors for PAD, malnutrition [(SGA), OR=21.101, 95％CI：5.008-88.901, P＜0.01] was independent risk factor for PAD in CAPD patients. Conclusions The PAD incidence of CAPD patients in our center is 23.53%. Nutrition is independent factor associated with PAD in CAPD patients.     

Association between endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients

Objective To investigate the association between endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis （CAPD） patients. Methods Ninety-four stable CAPD patients from a single center were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Ultrasound evaluation was conducted on brachial artery to estimate endothelial-dependent flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Automatice pulse wave velocity (PWV) measuring system was applied to examine the carotid-femoral PWV. Blood pressure and biochemical parameters were detected. Pearson's correlation and Stepwise multiple regression analysis were performed to explore the relationship between FMD and PWV. Results PWV was significantly higher in patients with diabetes as compared to those without diabetes[(13.25±1.66) m/s vs (11.24±1.92) m/s, P＜0.01]. Furthermore, PWV was positively correlated with age(r＝0.319, P＝0.002), SBP (r＝0.289, P＝0.005) and C-reactive protein (r＝0.211, P＝0.041), was negatively correlated with albumin (r＝-0.429, P＝0.001) and FMD (r＝-0.466, P＝0.001). In multivariate regression analysis, diabetes mellitus, albumin, FMD, age and SBP were independently associated with PWV after adjustment. Conclusion Endothelial dysfunction is associated with greater arterial stiffness in CAPD patients.     

腹膜透析患者成纤维细胞生长因子23与骨代谢的关系

目的 探讨腹膜透析患者成纤维细胞生长因子23（FGF-23）与钙磷代谢及骨密度的关系。 方法 研究对象为中南大学湘雅医院持续性不卧床腹膜透析（CAPD）患者59例,按照世界卫生组织骨密度评分标准将CAPD患者分为骨质正常、骨质降低、骨质疏松3组,另设健康对照组30例。酶联免疫吸附法检测FGF-23、1,25（OH）2VitD3;免疫化学发光法检测甲状旁腺激素（PTH）;自动生化分析仪测量血钙（Ca）、磷（P）;双能X射线吸收仪测量骨密度（BMD）。 结果 CAPD患者股骨颈部位的骨质疏松率为23.7%,腰椎部位的骨质疏松率为35.6%。3组间FGF-23水平差异无统计学意义,但CAPD组FGF-23水平显著高于健康对照组（P ＜ 0.01）。Pearson相关分析显示log[FGF-23]与血磷呈正相关（r = 0.604,P ＜ 0.01）;与肾小球滤过率（GFR）、1,25（OH）2VitD3呈负相关（r = -0.651,P ＜ 0.01;r = -0.401,P ＜ 0.05）;与 PTH、Ca、T值、透析龄无相关。 结论 CAPD患者血FGF-23显著增高,血磷、肾功能状态、1,25（OH）2VitD3均可调节血FGF-23水平,但FGF-23与骨密度降低无直接关系。     

Association between bioimpedance analysis parameters and left ventricular hypertrophy in peritoneal dialysis patients

Purpose

Chronic volume overload, hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy are major risk factors contributing to the high mortality rate in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of blood pressure measurements and volume status determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements over left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in PD patients.

Methods

Thirty-one prevalent PD patients were enrolled. Patients with a documented cardiovascular disease and uncontrolled hypertension were excluded. BIA and transthoracic echocardiography were performed in all patients All measurements were taken with the empty abdominal cavity. Routine laboratory parameters were also assessed in all patients. Extracellular water (ECW) in liters and ECW/total body water (TBW) ratio were used for determining volume status.

Results

Mean age of the patients was 43.9 ± 15.4 years, and mean PD duration was 39.5 ± 29.6 months. Mean ECW/TBW ratio was 44.3 %. Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was 134.3 ± 34.9 g/m². Fifty-eight percent of patients had LVH. Mean LVMI was negatively correlated with daily urine volume (r ?0.568, p 0.001) and weekly Kt/V (r ?0.393, p 0.029); positively correlated with daily ultrafiltration (r +0.585, p 0.001) and office systolic (r +0.500, p 0.004) and diastolic (r +0.459, p 0.009) blood pressures. In linear regression analysis, daily urine volume (B ?0.426, p 0.002) mean diastolic blood pressure (B 0.550, p <0.001), ECW/TBW ratio (B 0.313, p 0.02) and waist circumference (B 0.304, p 0.016) were independent risk factors for LVH.

Conclusions

We want to underline that, besides maintaining residual renal function, strict blood pressure control, particularly diastolic blood pressure, and avoiding hypervolemia and abdominal obesity should be main clinical goals in follow-up of PD patients in order to prevent LVH progression.     

The relationship between the prognostic nutritional index and new-onset pneumonia in peritoneal dialysis patients

International Urology and Nephrology - As an indicator of nutrition and immunity, the prognostic value of the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) has been confirmed in various diseases. However, the...     

血液透析和腹膜透析患者生存比较

目的 比较血液透析和腹膜透析患者的生存情况,探讨影响透析患者生存的主要危险因素。 方法 研究对象为2005年1月1日至2008年12月31日期间新进入透析且年龄≥18岁患者,随访至2009年3月31日。应用Kaplan-Meier法、log-rank检验及Cox回归模型分析患者的生存资料。 结果 共460例透析患者入选,其中247例起始采用血透治疗,213例起始采用腹透治疗。两组患者的基线资料,包括开始透析年龄、体质量指数（BMI）、估算肾小球滤过率（eGFR）、平均动脉压、进入透析治疗前心脑血管事件、Charlson并发症指数（CCI）等的差异均无统计学意义。中位随访时间为17.9（0.25,51）个月。意向治疗分析结果中,Kaplan-Meier生存曲线显示血透总体生存率优于腹透（P ＜ 0.05,log-rank检验）;透析1年内两组生存率差异无统计学意义（P = 0.14）,而透析1年后腹透患者的生存率显著低于血透患者（P ＜ 0.05）。亚组分析结果显示,≥65岁的非糖尿病肾病血透组生存率显著高于腹透组（P ＜ 0.05）。Cox回归分析显示,经混杂因素调整后,两种透析方式本身对透析生存无明显影响（HR,HD：PD = 0.778,95%CI 0.483~1.254,P = 0.303）;而年龄（HR = 1.051,95%CI 1.030~1.073,P ＜ 0.01）、透前有脑血管意外史（HR = 2.032,95%CI 1.125~3.670,P ＜ 0.05）、透前CCI≥5（HR=2.592,95%CI 1.230~5.465,P ＜ 0.05）、前白蛋白（HR = 0.022,95%CI 0.001~0.768,P ＜ 0.05）为透析患者生存率的主要影响因素。 结论 透析龄≤1年的血透和腹透生存率无显著差异;透析龄>1年的血透患者生存率可能逐渐高于腹透患者。老年非糖尿病患者血透生存率可能高于腹透。年龄、透前脑血管意外史、透前CCI≥5为影响透析生存率的主要危险因素。     

持续性非卧床腹膜透析患者容量超负荷与大动脉僵硬度的关系

目的探讨持续性非卧床腹膜透析（CAPD）患者细胞外液（ECW）与总体水（TBW）的比率（E／T）与脉搏波速度（PWV）的关系。方法选取56例CAPD患者为研究对象。自动PWV分析仪测定PWV。多频生物电阻抗分析仪对患者的容量状态进行评估。对相应指标进行相关及多元回归分析，筛选出PWV的影响因素。结果结果显示E／T（β=0．472．P=0．001）、脉压（β=0．442，P=0．001）、C反应蛋白（β=0．246，P=0．05）是PWV增加的独立危险因素。3者一起决定了PWV变化的58．1％，其中E／T决定37．8％。结论在透析患者中容量超负荷可能是通过动脉硬化程度的加重导致心血管疾病发生率和病死率增加的。     

Association between left ventricular mass index and cardiac function in pediatric dialysis patients

Background  

Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) is a surrogate of left ventricular hypertrophy and a predictor of cardiac morbidity and mortality in adults with hypertension. LVMI has not been linked to cardiovascular endpoints in children. The aim of this study was to identify an association between elevated LVMI and echocardiographic markers of systolic and diastolic function.     

Atherosclerotic risk factors among ankle-brachial index and toe-brachial index in peritoneal dialysis patients

BACKGROUND: Atherosclerotic vascular change affecting the lower extremities is the most common peripheral vascular disease. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) and toe-brachial index (TBI) are common, non-invasive diagnostic tests for atherosclerosis in the lower extremities. Peritoneum is a vascular-based structure. The use of glucose-based hyperosmolar solutions for PD patients results in a significant increase in blood glucose load and can be considered atherogenic. The association between ABI or TBI values and peritoneal function in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis remains unclear. We presumed that the risk factors for atherosclerosis in large and small vessels may differ. METHODS: A total of 146 peritoneal dialysis patients, 41 males and 105 females (119 without diabetes and 27 with diabetes), received peritoneal dialysis for more than four months. Patients who had dialysis-related peritonitis within six months prior to this study were excluded. The ABI or TBI was determined using an automated, non-invasive, waveform analysis device. RESULTS: The ABI value correlated positively with mean arterial pressure and TBI value. The TBI value correlated positively with ABI value and inversely with fasting serum glucose and serum total cholesterol concentrations. Peritoneal function was not correlated with ABI or TBI. CONCLUSION: This cross-sectional study demonstrated that risk factors in peritoneal dialysis patients for atherosclerosis in large vessels and small vessels differed. Interestingly, peritoneal function test is not associated with ABI or TBI value. However, further investigation of the association between ABI or TBI value and cardiovascular events is required for this patient group.