scholarly journals Increased risk of death in African American patients with end-stage renal disease secondary to lupus

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sule ◽  
B. Fivush ◽  
A. Neu ◽  
S. Furth
PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e0165026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rannveig Skrunes ◽  
Einar Svarstad ◽  
Anna Varberg Reisæter ◽  
Hans-Peter Marti ◽  
Bjørn Egil Vikse

Nutrients ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Hoppe ◽  
Krzysztof Schwermer ◽  
Mikołaj Dopierała ◽  
Małgorzata Kałużna ◽  
Anna Hoppe ◽  
...  

Background: The population of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) may be at increased risk of protein energy wasting (PEW). The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of DM on selected indicators of PEW in the ESRD population that was undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Methods: A total of 515 MHD patients were divided into two subgroups with and without DM. The evaluation of diet composition, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), SGA, and laboratory and BIS analyses were performed. All-cause and cardiovascular mortality was recorded. Results: DM patients had lower albumin (3.93 (3.61–4.20) vs. 4.10 (3.80–4.30) g/dL, p < 0.01), total cholesterol (158 (133–196) vs. 180 (148–206) mg/dL, p < 0.01), and creatinine (6.34 (5.08–7.33) vs. 7.12 (5.70–8.51) mg/dL, p < 0.05). SGA score (12.0 (10.0–15.0) vs. 11.0 (9.0–13.0) points, p < 0.001), BMI (27.9 (24.4–31.8) vs. 25.6 (22.9–28.8) kg/m2, p < 0.001), fat tissue index (15.0 (11.4–19.6) vs. 12.8 (9.6–16.0) %, p < 0.001), and overhydration (2.1 (1.2–4.1) vs. 1.8 (0.7, 2.7) L, p < 0.001) were higher in the DM group. Increased morbidity, reflected in the CCI and mortality—both all-cause and cardiovascular—were observed in DM patients. Conclusions: Hemodialysis recipients with DM experience overnutrition with a paradoxically higher predisposition to PEW, expressed by a higher SGA score and lower serum markers of nutrition. This population is also more comorbid and is at higher risk of death, including from cardiovascular causes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanos Roumeliotis ◽  
Athanasios Roumeliotis ◽  
Xenia Gorny ◽  
Peter R. Mertens

In end-stage renal disease patients, the leading causes of mortality are of cardiovascular (CV) origin. The underlying mechanisms are complex, given that sudden heart failure is more common than acute myocardial infarction. A contributing role of oxidative stress is postulated, which is increased even at early stages of chronic kidney disease, is gradually augmented in parallel to progression to endstage renal disease and is further accelerated by renal replacement therapy. Oxidative stress ensues when there is an imbalance between reactive pro-oxidants and physiologically occurring electron donating antioxidant defence systems. During the last decade, a close association of oxidative stress with accelerated atherosclerosis and increased risk for CV and all-cause mortality has been established. Lipid peroxidation has been identified as a trigger for endothelial dysfunction, the first step towards atherogenesis. In order to counteract the deleterious effects of free radicals and thereby ameliorate, or delay, CV disease, exogenous administration of antioxidants has been proposed. Here, we attempt to summarize existing data from studies that test antioxidants for CV protection, such as vitamins E and C, statins, omega-3 fatty acids and N-acetylcysteine.


Author(s):  
Chih-Chien Chiu ◽  
Ya-Chieh Chang ◽  
Ren-Yeong Huang ◽  
Jenq-Shyong Chan ◽  
Chi-Hsiang Chung ◽  
...  

Objectives Dental problems occur widely in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may increase comorbidities. Root canal therapy (RCT) is a common procedure for advanced decayed caries with pulp inflammation and root canals. However, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are considered to have a higher risk of potentially life-threatening infections after treatment and might fail to receive satisfactory dental care such as RCT. We investigated whether appropriate intervention for dental problems had a potential impact among dialysis patients. Design Men and women who began maintenance dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2015, in Taiwan (total 12,454 patients) were enrolled in this study. Participants were followed up from the first reported dialysis date to the date of death or end of dialysis by December 31, 2015. Setting Data collection was conducted in Taiwan. Results A total of 2633 and 9821 patients were classified into the RCT and non-RCT groups, respectively. From the data of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance, a total of 5,092,734 teeth received RCT from 2000 to 2015. Then, a total of 12,454 patients were followed within the 16 years, and 4030 patients passed away. The results showed that members of the non-RCT group (34.93%) had a higher mortality rate than those of the RCT group (22.79%; p = 0.001). The multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio for the risk of death was 0.69 (RCT vs. non-RCT; p = 0.001). Conclusions This study suggested that patients who had received RCT had a relatively lower risk of death among dialysis patients. Infectious diseases had a significant role in mortality among dialysis patients with non-RCT. Appropriate interventions for dental problems may increase survival among dialysis patients. Abbreviations: CKD = chronic kidney disease, ESRD = end-stage renal disease, RCT = root canal therapy.


1998 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 639-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manikkam Suthanthiran ◽  
Ashwani Khanna ◽  
David Cukran ◽  
Rohini Adhikarla ◽  
Vijay K. Sharma ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-316
Author(s):  
Narender Goel ◽  
Deepika Jain ◽  
Danny B. Haddad ◽  
Divya Shanbhogue

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients have a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure and advanced age, along with an increased incidence of non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF), thereby increasing the risk for cerebrovascular accidents. Systemic anticoagulation is therefore recommended in patients with ESRD with AF to reduce the risk and complications from thromboembolism. Paradoxically, these patients are at an increased risk of bleeding due to great degree of platelet dysfunction and impaired interaction between platelet and endothelium. Currently, CHA2DS2-VASc and Hypertension, Abnormal liver/kidney function, Stroke, Bleeding, Labile INR, Elderly, Drugs or alcohol (HAS-BLED) are the recommended models for stroke risk stratification and bleeding risk assessment in patients with AF. There is conflicting data regarding benefits and risks of medications such as antiplatelet agents, warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in ESRD patients with AF. Moreover, there is no randomized controlled trial data to guide the clinical decision making. Hence, a multi-disciplinary approach with annual re-evaluation of treatment goals and risk-benefit assessment has been recommended. In this article, we review the current recommendations with risks and benefits of anticoagulation in patients with ESRD with AF.


2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 453-460
Author(s):  
Francesco Paolo Schena ◽  
Giuseppina Cerullo ◽  
Michele Rossini ◽  
Salvatore Giovanni Lanzilotta ◽  
Christian D’Altri ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT. Primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is characterized by recurrent episodes of macroscopic hematuria accompanied by upper respiratory tract infections or persistent asymptomatic microscopic hematuria with or without proteinuria. IgAN may involve one or more members of a family. Three generations of a cohort of 110 patients with biopsy-proven IgAN, living in Southern Italy, were checked for urinalysis, and the relative risk (RR) of developing the disease was evaluated. A total of 19 unrelated familial, 37 suspected, and 54 sporadic cases of IgAN were identified. Renal survival was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method for censored data and compared by use of the log-rank test. More than 50% of the patients with IgAN clustered in kindred with more than two probably affected relatives. In 19 unrelated IgAN families, 8 had single-generation (SG) and 11 multigenerational (MG) involvement showing a prevalent vertical transmission of the trait. The RR was 16 times higher in first-degree relatives (odds ratio [OR], 16.4; 95% confidence interval [CI], 5.7 to 47.8; P < 0.0001) and >2 times higher, even if NS, in second-degree relatives (OR, 2.4; 95 % CI, 0.7 to 7.9; P = 0.145). The clinical and histologic picture of familial and sporadic IgAN appeared to be similar. The 20-yr renal survival rate from the apparent onset of the disease was significantly poorer in patients with familial (41%) than in patients with sporadic (94%) IgAN (P = 0.003). Furthermore, 15-yr renal survival from the time of renal biopsy was significantly worse in familial IgAN (P = 0.02); end-stage renal disease was present in 64% of familial and only in 8% of patients with sporadic IgAN. Finally, renal survival was significantly worse in patients belonging to families with SG rather than with MG involvement (P = 0.03). These data show, for the first time, that familial IgAN may be considered a nonbenign disease that occurs frequently in first-degree relatives. Familial IgAN has a poorer outcome than sporadic IgAN. Therefore, an accurate family history and urinalysis in all family members is urgently recommended in clinical practice. This procedure might avoid late referral of subjects with persistent and underestimated urinary abnormalities and late diagnosis of the disease.


2021 ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
Subashri Mohanasundaram ◽  
Sujit S. ◽  
Edwin Fernando ◽  
Lakshmi Balasundaram

Background: The presence of comorbidities and relative immunosuppression in chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis raises concerns that these patients may have an increased risk of severe COVID-19. We aimed to examine the presentation and in-hospital outcomes of COVID-19 patients with end stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. Methods:To examine presentation and in-hospital outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with end stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. The study was conducted in a tertiary care centre from June 2020 to December 2020. We collected clinical & laboratory data of 126 COVID-19 positive in-patients requiring hemodialysis. CKD patients referred to our centre for hemodialysis patients were also included. Patients requiring invasive ventilation and management in intensive care units were excluded. Patients were categorised into two groups based on their outcomes; survivors and non-survivors. Detailed history & biochemistry results were recorded and analysed using SPSS 20.0. Results: A total of 126 patients were included in our study, with male predominance, n=91(72.2%). The median age of our study population was 53 years. The main presenting complaints were fever, n=78(61.9%); cough, n=69(54.8%), dyspnea, n= 62(49.2%), fatigue, n=102(81%) and myalgia, n=51(40.5%). Eighty nine(70.6%) patients were hypertensives, 48 (38.1%) known diabetics and 13 (10.3%) had pre-existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lung involvement in CT imaging at the time of admission, were found in 93(85.5%) patients. On comparison between survivor and non-survivors, there was no statistical difference in the biochemical prole, however there was signicant chest imaging ndings (p<0.001) and requirement of ventilator (p<0.001) in the non-survivor group. Conclusion: In our study, mortality was high in patients showing chest imaging ndings and also in those requiring non-invasive ventilation even in non-intensive care setting, at admission. The high mortality in CKD patients on hemodialysis emphasizes the need of dedicated COVID hemodialysis units,to prevent interruption in routine outpatient stable dialysis patients.


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