Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Sep 2011
The combined contribution of albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate to the prediction of cardiovascular mortality in elderly men.
Cardiovascular risk prediction is particularly important in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Yet, data on whether the combined addition of albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) improves cardiovascular risk prediction in individuals without CVD in the community is scarce. ⋯ UAER and eGFR improved cardiovascular risk prediction beyond established cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting that these kidney biomarkers may be useful in predicting cardiovascular death in elderly men.
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Sep 2011
Soluble CD40 ligand is predictive of combined cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients on haemodialysis at a relatively short-term follow-up.
We tested the hypothesis that soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L), a biomarker of proatherogenic inflammation, may be predictive of cardiovascular (CV) events in a subgroup of patients from the RISCAVID study, an observational and prospective study in patients on haemodialysis (HD). ⋯ These observational results support the prognostic value of sCD40L in end-stage renal disease, thus providing a useful tool to better stratify CV prognosis in these patients.
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Aug 2011
Continuous infusion of a standard combination solution in the management of hyperkalemia.
Hyperkalemia, due to its effect on cardiac conductivity, is a potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormality. Multiple therapeutic agents may be used alone or in combination for its prompt management. ⋯ The results of our study demonstrated that HyperK-Cocktail is a safe and effective combination therapy for children with hyperkalemia.
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Aug 2011
Dialysis practice and patient outcome in the aftermath of the earthquake at L'Aquila, Italy, April 2009.
In the aftermath of large natural and manmade disasters, the need for continuing maintenance haemodialysis (HD) in end-stage renal disease patients of the disaster area and care including dialysis for patients suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI) due to crush syndrome are the two most important nephrological problems. ⋯ Each earthquake is different and may pose issues that will require unanticipated response efforts. Advance planning and rescue coordination, flexibility and creativity in the emergency situation, as well as the hard work and dedication of the entire dialysis care community, contributed to the remarkably positive outcome of dialysis-needing patients in the aftermath of the Aquila earthquake.