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Filter by:After the use of iodinated contrast agents, there is a risk of developing contrast nephropathy. Limited data in the literature are available on the incidence of contrast nephropathy after fluorescein angiography (FFA), which is an iodine-free organic contrast. Additionally, factors associated with contrast nephropathy after FFA are not clearly understood. Our study aims to evaluate these points.
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a severe condition that might occur after cardiovascular surgery. Several risk factors for AMI, such as multimorbidity, the use of vasopressors, and an increase in inflammatory markers have been identified in the past. However, these risk factors also seem to influence the blood and urine levels of I-FABP. This prospective pilot study intends to evaluate the value of perioperatively assessed I-FABP levels and to correlate these values with clinical or angiographic findings in mesenteric ischemia to improve a standardised diagnosis.
CDK4/6 inhibitors have led to an improvement of both progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced estrogen positive (ER+)/HER2- breast cancer when applied in the first or second line of treatment. Despite the advantages of CDK4/6 inhibitors, these medications can lead to adverse effects. One of the adverse events observed across all types of CDK4/6 inhibitors is an elevation in creatinine levels. An elevation in plasma creatinine during treatment with abemaciclib is not always indicative of a reduction in renal function; it can also be attributed to the inhibition of active tubular secretion of creatinine. This phenomenon is known as pseudo acute kidney injury (pseudo-AKI). The incidence of pseudo-AKI in patients using CDK4/6 inhibitors is currently unknown. A method to distinguish pseudo-AKI from AKI is measuring the level of an alternative filtration marker in blood, for example cystatin C. Cystatin C is also filtered at the glomerulus but not secreted intro the renal tubulus or reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Also, there is no affection by muscle mass or diet. In this study the investigators will explore the incidence of both AKI and pseudo-AKI in patients who are treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment by assessing both creatinine and cystatin C in plasma.
Tacrolimus is the most commonly used immunosuppressant for preventing and treating rejection after liver transplantation. However, its treatment window is narrow, the pharmacokinetic individual differences are large, routine dose according to body weight, sometimes low dose will cause graft rejection of patients, or high dose will lead to infection and liver and kidney toxicity and other adverse reactions. Moreover, the conventional drug testing can not fully reflect the efficacy of tacrolimus, and there are shortcomings of lag, experience and passivity. FK506 is metabolized primarily by cytochrome P450 member 3A5 in the liver and intestines. CYP3A5*3 is the most important factor determining the expression level of CYP3A5. This mutation can cause variable shear and produce unstable protein, so that patients carrying CYP3A5*3/*3 gene do not express CYP3A5. Acute kidney injury is a common and important complication after liver transplantation. Despite recent advances in organ preservation, surgical techniques, and immunosuppressive protocols, the incidence of AKI after orthotopic liver transplantation remains high. AKI has a significant impact on both short - and long-term prognosis of orthotopic liver transplantation recipients. Studies have shown that orthotopic liver transplantation recipients with AKI have significantly higher mortality rates in hospital, at 28 days and at 1 year after surgery than those without AKI. In this study, the relationship between donor and recipient CYP3A5 gene polymorphism and tacrolimus concentration was investigated, and the effect of donor and recipient CYP3A5 gene polymorphism and tacrolimus concentration on acute kidney injury after liver transplantation was investigated. To provide guidance for individual administration of gene-directed tacrolimus in patients, and provide basis for prevention and reduction of postoperative acute kidney injury in liver transplantation patients.
It is an epidemiology study to explore outcomes in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and sepsis submitted to continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with Oxiris™. Objectives: Describe the experience and outcomes in patients with sepsis and AKI treated receiving CRRT with the adsorption membrane filter Oxiris™
The goal of this observational study is to learn about serum and urine metabolome in patients after cardiac surgery.
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of nutrition therapy guided by indirect calorimetry and nitrogen balance among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. The main question it aims to answer whether nutrition therapy guided by indirect calorimetry and nitrogen balance could improve 28 days mortality among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury or not. type of study: clinical trial Participants will be provided enteral or parenteral nutrition after randomization(48-72 days after admissions) with total energy guided by indirect calorimetry measurements and total protein by nitrogen balance with maximum of 1.3 gram per kilogram per day for total of 14 days If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare with the control groups (nutrition therapy provided by physician using clinical equation of choice or judgements to see if participants were provided with these interventions, their 28 days mortalities would be better
Toxicosis often leads to multiple organ failure (MODS), with the kidney being the primary target organ due to its sensitivity to infection and ischemia. The kidney's vulnerability makes it a potential early indicator of organ failure, implying that further organ failure may occur later, thereby increasing the risk of patient mortality. Several studies conducted on sepsis patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) have revealed that 40.32% of sepsis patients experienced complications with acute kidney injury (AKI), and the case fatality rate could rise to 70% once AKI occurred. The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) scale is commonly used as a diagnostic criterion for AKI. However, the kidney's robust reserve function poses a challenge for early identification, diagnosis, and intervention of AKI since significant increases in creatinine levels and a sharp decrease in urine volume already indicate severe kidney damage. This situation calls for the development of alternative methods. In our previous study, we discovered a strong correlation between urinary oxygen partial pressure and renal organ function impairment in children with sepsis. Building upon traditional biochemical indicators such as blood lactic acid levels, we will incorporate non-invasive tests like urine partial pressure of oxygen, renal ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound, as well as novel markers like KIM-1, to establish a model for early recognition and assessment of kidney damage in children with sepsis. By utilizing commonly used biomarkers and the precise effects of urinary oxygen partial pressure, we aim to improve early identification and accurate intervention evaluation for pediatric sepsis kidney injury. This research will provide a crucial foundation for the development of early warning systems, diagnostic guidelines, and treatment protocols for pediatric sepsis kidney injury.
This clinical trial aims to carry out research on the effect on hemoglobin and renal function of intravenous administration of iron dextran as a repletion strategy in patients with iron deficiency anemia and acute kidney injury, in which the patient may benefit from this drug as it is expected to correct anemia, ferropenia and renal function parameters, when compared with a control group (placebo), the safety of the drug will also be assessed by recording adverse effects. The investigators will point out with the patient the risks and benefits of their inclusion in this type of study and the investigators will attend to all the doubts that are generated, as well as immediately report to the research ethics committee any serious adverse effects. The results will be presented at national and international conferences and will be published in high-impact journals, and will also be the subject of a thesis to achieve the title of specialist.
Acute Kidney Injure (AKI) is a syndrome with high incidence and prevalence in Intensive Care Units (ICU). It is estimated that 50% of the in the sector present AKI at some point and 10 to 15% require renal replacement therapy (RRT). Although studies do not show the superiority of continuous methods, the most severely ill patients are directed to this type of RRT. A disadvantage of continuous therapies is the need for anticoagulation. Critically ill patients have a pro-clotting state (inflammation) and several risk factors for bleeding (coagulopathies, postoperative, large vessel puncture). On the one hand, ineffective anticoagulation compromises the efficiency of the procedure, shortens the life of the extracorporeal system, consumes resources and increases blood loss due to unexpected and early filter clotting. There is no consensus on what would be the optimal blood flow (Qb) in continuous dialysis, especially when regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is used. Theoretically, a higher flow rate would prevent stasis in the system and decrease the risk of filter clotting. Studies show conflicting results. Increasing Qb from 150 to 250 mL/min showed that circuit life and the chance of coagulation were similar. On the other hand, blood flow is important for maintaining the filtration fraction (FF), the ratio of ultrafiltrate flow to plasma flow. Ideally, the FF should be kept below 25% to avoid hemoconcentration and coagulation of the filter. Therefore, the higher the convection rate, the higher the blood flow should be to keep the FF in the optimal range. Since the anticoagulation capacity of citrate is dependent on its concentration, around 4 mmol/L of blood, by increasing the blood flow, the citrate infusion is proportionally increased. Theoretically, the higher citrate load offered should be metabolized and, in theory, could cause its overload with the occurrence of metabolic alkalosis and hypernatremia. This situation occurs when its maximum metabolizing capacity is not reached and there is an excess of citrate infusion relative to the buffering requirement. Thus, we intend to evaluate filter useful life, metabolic control, electrolyte profile and acid-base balance in ICU patients undergoing continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF), regional citrate anticoagulation during blood flow augmentation.