scholarly journals Exercise as a therapeutic option for acute kidney injury: mechanisms and considerations for the design of future clinical studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anam Asad ◽  
James O. Burton ◽  
Daniel S. March

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage kidney disease (ESKD). The progression from AKI to CKD, despite being well recognised, is not completely understood, although sustained inflammation and fibrosis are implicated. A therapeutic intervention targeting the post AKI stage could reduce the progression to CKD, which has high levels of associated morbidity and mortality. Exercise has known anti-inflammatory effects with animal AKI models demonstrating its use as a therapeutic agent in abrogating renal injury. This suggests the use of an exercise rehabilitation programme in AKI patients following discharge could attenuate renal damage and improve long term patient outcomes. In this review article we outline considerations for future clinical studies of exercise in the AKI population.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1175
Author(s):  
Emaad M. Abdel-Rahman ◽  
Faruk Turgut ◽  
Jitendra K. Gautam ◽  
Samir C. Gautam

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical syndrome characterized by rapid impairment of kidney function. The incidence of AKI and its severe form AKI requiring dialysis (AKI-D) has been increasing over the years. AKI etiology may be multifactorial and is substantially associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The outcome of AKI-D can vary from partial or complete recovery to transitioning to chronic kidney disease, end stage kidney disease, or even death. Predicting outcomes of patients with AKI is crucial as it may allow clinicians to guide policy regarding adequate management of this problem and offer the best long-term options to their patients in advance. In this manuscript, we will review the current evidence regarding the determinants of AKI outcomes, focusing on AKI-D.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chieh-Kai Chan ◽  
John R Prowle ◽  
Vin-Cent Wu

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of traumatic injury; however, long-term outcomes such as mortality and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have been rarely reported in this important patient population. We compared the long-term outcome of traumatic and non-traumatic AKI requiring renal replacement therapy (AKI-RRT). Methods This nationwide cohort study used data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. Vehicle-trauma patients developing AKI-RRT during hospitalization were identified, and matching non-traumatic AKI-RRT patients were identified between 2000 and 2010. The incidences of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), 30-day, and long-term mortality were evaluated, and clinical and demographic associations with these outcomes were identified using Cox proportional hazards regression models. Results 546 traumatic AKI-RRT patients, median age 47.6 years (interquartile range: 29.0-64.3) and 76.4% male, were identified. Compared to non-traumatic AKI-RRT, traumatic AKI-RRT patients had longer length of stay in hospital [median (IQR):15 (5-34) days vs 6 (3-11) days; p < 0.001). After propensity matching with non-traumatic AKI-RRT cases with similar demographic and clinical characteristics. Traumatic AKI-RRT patients had lower rates of long-term mortality (adjusted hazard ratio (HR), 0.488; 95% CI, 0.405-0.588; p < 0.001), but similar rates of ESKD (HR, 1.075; 95% CI, 0.767–1.509; p = 0.674) and short-term risk of death (HR, 1.165; 95% CI, 0.920-1.476; p = 0.205) as non-traumatic AKI-RRT patients. Conclusions Despite severe injuries, traumatic AKI-RRT patients had better long-term survival than non-traumatic AKI-RRT patients, but a similar risk of ESKD. Our results provide a better understanding of long-term outcomes after traumatic AKI-RRT.


Author(s):  
John R. Prowle ◽  
Lui G. Forni ◽  
Max Bell ◽  
Michelle S. Chew ◽  
Mark Edwards ◽  
...  

AbstractPostoperative acute kidney injury (PO-AKI) is a common complication of major surgery that is strongly associated with short-term surgical complications and long-term adverse outcomes, including increased risk of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular events and death. Risk factors for PO-AKI include older age and comorbid diseases such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus. PO-AKI is best defined as AKI occurring within 7 days of an operative intervention using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) definition of AKI; however, additional prognostic information may be gained from detailed clinical assessment and other diagnostic investigations in the form of a focused kidney health assessment (KHA). Prevention of PO-AKI is largely based on identification of high baseline risk, monitoring and reduction of nephrotoxic insults, whereas treatment involves the application of a bundle of interventions to avoid secondary kidney injury and mitigate the severity of AKI. As PO-AKI is strongly associated with long-term adverse outcomes, some form of follow-up KHA is essential; however, the form and location of this will be dictated by the nature and severity of the AKI. In this Consensus Statement, we provide graded recommendations for AKI after non-cardiac surgery and highlight priorities for future research.


Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 94 (45) ◽  
pp. e2025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Rui Xu ◽  
Jia-Ming Zhu ◽  
Jun Jiang ◽  
Xiao-Qiang Ding ◽  
Yi Fang ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Natalie Ebert ◽  
Elke Schaeffner

Both acute and chronic states of kidney disease have considerable healthcare impact as they can produce enormous disease burden and costs. To classify chronic kidney disease into the CKD staging system, glomerular filtration rate as an index of kidney function, as well as albuminuria as a marker of kidney damage have to be assessed as correctly as possible. Misclassification is a serious concern due to the difficulties in precise GFR assessment and correct interpretation of results. Differentiating between pure senescence and true disease among older adults can be a delicate issue. To find the right renal replacement option for individuals that progress to end-stage renal disease can be challenging, and some older patients may even benefit from conservative care without dialysis. To prevent acute kidney injury as a frequent and potentially life-threatening complication, clinicians need to develop an understanding of the common vulnerability to kidney damage among older adults.


Author(s):  
SHAREEF J. ◽  
SRIDHAR S. B. ◽  
SHARIFF A.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are most widely used medications for acid related gastrointestinal disorders. Accessible evidence based studies suggest that the increased use of PPI is linked to a greater risk of developing kidney diseases. This review aims to determine the association of kidney disease with the use of proton pump inhibitor with various study designs. PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases as well as a reference list of relevant articles were systematically searched for studies by using the following search terms; ‘proton pump inhibitors’, ‘acute kidney injury’, ‘chronic kidney disease’ and ‘end stage renal disease’. Both observational and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) exploring the association of PPI use with kidney disease were eligible for inclusion. A total of 8 articles, including 9 studies (n = 794,349 participants) were identified and included in the review. Majority of the studies showed a higher risk of kidney outcomes in patients taking PPIs, with effect higher of acute kidney injury (4-to 6-fold) compared with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease (1.5-to 2.5-fold). However, the studies suggest that the strength of evidence is weak and could not prove causation. The risk increased considerably with the use of high dose of PPIs and prolonged duration of exposure necessitates the monitoring of renal function. Exercising vigilance in PPI use and cessation of proton pump inhibitor when there is no clear indication may be a reasonable approach to reduce the population burden of kidney diseases.


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