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Chinese Journal of Blood Purification

    12 August 2014, Volume 13 Issue 08 Previous Issue    Next Issue
    Vascular endothelial function of brachial and popliteal arteries in hemodialysis patients by high resolution ultrasound examination
    2014, 13 (08):  559-562.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.002
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    Objective To find out the changes of peripheral arteries in hemodialysis patients with kidney failure caused by diabetes, we studied the endothelial function of brachial and popliteal arteries by using high resolution ultrasound examination. Methods Distensibility coefficient (DC), stiffness degree (SD) and flowmediated dilatation (FMD) were calculated from the results of high resolution ultrasound examination in patients with kidney failure due to diabetes (DKD, n=60) and due to other diseases (NDKD, n=60). They were subdivided by hemodialysis age into pre-HD subgroup (before hemodialysis, n=20), 12 months subgroup (hemodialysis for 12 months, n=20), and 36 months subgroup (hemodialysis for 36 months, n=20). Twenty healthy volunteers were also included as control group (NC). Results ① The values of DC and FMD of brachial artery and FMD of popliteal artery decreased gradually, the values of SD of brachial artery and the difference between FMD levels from brachial and popliteal arteries increased gradually in the order of NC group, the pre-HD, 12 months, and 36 months subgroups of DKD group. These changes were statistically significant in the 36 months subgroup of DKD group as compared with those in the other subgroups of DKD group (P<0.05). ② In the subgroups of NDKD group, the changes of DC, FMD and SD in brachial and popliteal arteries were similar to those found in the subgroups of DKD group. ③ FMD level was significantly lower in popliteal artery than that in brachial artery in all of the groups we studied (P<0.05). ④ DC in brachial artery and the difference between FMD levels from brachial and popliteal arteries were lower and SD was higher in DKD group than those in NDKD group (P<0.05). Conclusion The injury of endothelial function in brachial artery is more serious in hemodialysis patients due to diabetes than in those due to other diseases. With the increase of dialysis age vascular endothelial injury deteriorates in hemodialysis patients due to diabetes, and the dysfunction of vascular dilatation progresses faster in popliteal artery than in brachial artery in hemodialysis patients especially in those due to diabetes.
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    The hemodialysis modality of low temperature combined with sodium profile for the prevention of hypotension
    during hemodialysis
    2014, 13 (08):  563-565.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.003
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    Objective To study the hemodialysis modality of low temperature combined with sodium profile (combined hemodialysis) for the prevention of hypotension during hemodilysis. Methods A total of 26 hypotension patients were treated with the sodium profile hemodialysis, low temperature hemodialysis, or combined hemodialysis for 8 sessions. They were then blindly changed to one of the other two hemodialysis modalities. Therefore, every patient underwent the 3 hemodialysis modalities each for 8 sessions. Body weight, blood pressure, renal function, plasma electrolytes, and symptoms were monitored in these patients.
    Result The prevalence of dizziness, perspiration, nausea, vomiting, and muscle spasms was lower after combined hemodialysis than that after the other two hemodialysis modalities (χ2= 8.980, 11.16, and 7.10, respectively, P <0.05~0.01). Analysis of variance showed that changes of systolic and diastolic blood pressure were present after sodium profile hemodialysis and low temperature hemodialysis (F =10.240 ~26.640, P < 0.01), but only systolic pressure (F =2.080, P>0.05) changed without diastolic pressure changes after combined hemodialysis. Systolic and diastolic pressure changed significantly after low temperature hemodialysis, as compared to the blood pressure changes after the other two hemodialysis modalities. Serum sodium increased slightly after sodium profile hemodialysis and combined hemodialysis. In contrast, serum sodium after low temperature hemodialysis was lower than that after combined hemodialysis (t=2.360, P<0.05). Conclusion Low temperature combined with sodium profile hemodialysis has little influences on blood pressure during dialysis, and is therefore suitable for patients with hypotension during dialysis.
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    The effect of tunneled central venous catheter on erythropoietin therapy in maintenance hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (08):  566-569.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.004
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    【Abstract】Objective Recent studies have suggested that maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients with central venous catheter have heavier inflammatory state than those with arteriovenous fistula (AVF), and that inflammation is an important factor leading to aggravated renal anemia. The present study aimed to understand the effect of different vascular accesses on the therapy of renal anemia through comparing anemia-related indicators. Methods This was a retrospective paired-designed study. The individuals who received treatment in our blood purification center from April 2012 to March 2013 were selected and divided into groups of tunneled catheter (TC) and AVF according to the vascular access. Then, fourteen pairs were matched for gender, age, primary disease, duration of dialysis, and usage time of access. During observation period, the indicators such as hemoglobin (Hb), dose of erythropoietin (EPO), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (SCRP) etc. were recorded for comparing differences between the groups. Results The baseline data of the two groups were well matched (P>0.05). During observation period, there was no difference between their Hb levels (P=0.210), but the average monthly EPO dose of TC group was higher than that of AVF group (691.022±141.763 vs. 533.198±174.558 IU/(kg•month), P =0.014). There was also no difference between the two groups in their count of white blood cell (WBC), SCRP and most of the other indicators (P>0.05), while the frequency and duration of hospitalization due to access infection in TC group were more than those in AVF group (P =0.034, 0.035). Conclusion I In order to maintain similar Hb level, MHD patients with TC need to inject higher doses of EPO than those with AVF, therefore, vascular access could be associated with EPO therapy for renal anemia. However, no definite answer could be derived from present study, and larger sample and more strictly designed prospective researches will be needed in the future
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    Correlation analyses between blood flow in arteriovenous fistula and levels of inflammatory factors in hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (08):  570-572.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.005
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    Objective To discuss the relationship between blood flow in arteriovenous fistula (AVFB) and levels of inflammatory factors, and to analyze the effect of AVFB on cardiovascular morbidity in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods A total of 45 HD with autologous arteriovenous fistula treated in the blood purification center of our hospital during Jan. to Jun. 2012 were recruited in this study (HD group). AVFB was measured during dialysis by the dialysis monitor. Blood samples were obtained from HD patients before the dialysis session and from 26 healthy individuals as the control group. Serum CRP, TNF and IL-6 were measured by ELISA. Patients were followed up for cardiovascular disease for 12 months. Results Serum CRP, TNF and IL-6 was 4.85±1.32 mg/L, 1.29±0.14 ng/L, and 2.41±0.55 ng/L, respectively, in HD group before dialysis, and was 1.49±0.27 mg/L, 0.56±0.33 ng/L and 1.17±0.16 ng/L, respectively, in control group, significantly higher in HD group than those in control group (P<0.05). During the follow-up period of 12 months, cardiovascular disease was found in 10 cases (22.22%), in which serum CRP and IL-6 were significantly higher than those in the cases without cardiovascular disease (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that IL-6 was the independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Spearman correlation analysis demonstrated that AVFB was positively correlated with IL-6. Linear regression analysis indicated that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease increased when AVFB was >1067.25 ml/min. Conclusion AVFB was positively correlated with serum IL-6, and higher AVFB may be involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease through its effect on IL-6 level.
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    Influence of different bicarbonate in dialysate on calcium balance and blood pressure in hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (08):  573-576.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.006
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    Objective To evaluate the effects of different calcium concentration in citrate bicarbonate versus acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods Sixteen stable MHD patients were treated with the citrate bicarbonate buffered dialysate containing Ca+2 1.75
    mmol/L (DCa l.75), 1.5 mmol/L (DCa l.5) and 1.25 mmol/L (DCa l.25) each for one week for 3 weeks, and then with the acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate containing Ca+2 1.75 mmol/L (DCa l.75), 1.5 mmol/L (DCa l.5) and 1.25 mmol/L (DCa l.25) each for one week for another period of 3 weeks. Serum total Ca (tCa), ionized Ca (iCa) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were measured before and after the hemedialysis using each kind of dialysate. Results ① tCa and iCa increased and MAP unchanged in patients using either citrate bicarbonate or acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa l.75. ② tCa and iCa increased in patients using acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa 1.5, but unchanged in those using citrate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa 1.5. MAP unchanged using either citrate bicarbonate or acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa l.5. ③ tCa and iCa decreased and MAP lowered from 97±16 to 86±21 mmHg (P<0.05) in patients using citrate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa l.25, and 25% of these patients experienced perspiration, muscle cramps and discomfort. tCA decreased and iCa and MAP unchanged in those using acetate bicarbonate buffered dialysate with DCa l.25. Conclusion tCa, iCa and MAP were relatively stable in MHD patients using citrate bicarbonate buffered dialysate containing 1.5 mmol/L calcium.
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    Correlation analysis between the stage change of volume control behavior and the social support in maintenance hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (08):  577-579.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.06.007
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    Objective To investigate the stages of the maintenance hemodialysis patients’volume control behavior and social support status,and to explore the influence of social support on patients’volume control behavior. Method Using TTM volume control behavior questionnaire and SSRS to investigate the volume control behavior and social support status of 104 MHB patients. Result 16% patients are in uncontemplation stage,10% patients are in contemplation stage ,19% patients are in preparation stage, 14% patients in action stage,40% patients are in maintenance stage. The score of social status is 36.35±10.67,the patients social status score are significant different in different stages (F=2.888 P<0.05),and the marriage status also influence the volume control behaviors of patients(χ2=6.359,P<0.01). Conclusion The social status of MHD patients has influence their volume control behavior, HD nurses should provide volume control interventions and support to the patients to maintain good volume status.
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    Individualized exercise therapy on cardiac function and exercise capacity in uremic patients during maintenance hemodialysis period and its safety
    2014, 13 (08):  580-584.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.00
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    Objective To study the effect and safety of treadmill exercise in uremic patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Methods A total of 69 MHD patients consistent with the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into control group (n=35) and test group (n=34). They were used the same dialysis protocol.Patients in the test group underwent recumbent bicycling exercise, while those in the control group only performed simple stretching exercise. Exercise capacity and cardiac function were evaluated before the exercise and after the exercise for 12 weeks. Changes of exercise capacity and cardiac function and safety of the
    exercise were compared between the two groups. Result There were no significant differences in exercise capacity and cardiac function at the baseline between the two groups. After the exercise therapy for 12 weeks, exercise capacity in the test group improved more than that in the control group (P< 0.05), and cardiac function including left ventricular mass, left ventricular mass index and cardiothoracic ratio also improved in the test group but without statistical significance as compared with those in the control group (P>0.05). Other parameters changed insignificantly. No adverse reactions relating to exercise were found. Conclusions Individualized exercise therapy significantly improved exercise capacity in a short period of time in MHD patients. It is safe and is valuable to be used widely. However, it had little effect on cardiac function. Further studies are needed to evaluate its effect.
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    The interventional treatment of arteriovenous fistula stenosis in hemodialysis patients
    2014, 13 (08):  595-597.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.012
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    Objective To investigate the clinical effect of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for the treatment of arteriovenous fistula stenosis in hemodialysis patients. Methods Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed in 20 hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula stenosis.The preoperative and post operative clinical manifestations,the blood rate flow during hemodialysis and the angiographic demonstrations were recorded and compared. Results After Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty,the stenotic segment was remarkably dilated in all patients.The blood rate flow increased to more than 220ml/min during hemodialysis. Angiographic demonstrations showed that the degree of stenosis was less than 30%. Conclusion As a simple, mini-invasive and safe technique with remarkable short-term effectiveness,percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is an valuable therapy for arteriovenous fistula stenosis in hemodialysis patients.
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    Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for stenosis in hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula
    2014, 13 (08):  598-600.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.013
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    Objective To evaluate the effect of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA) in treatment of the stenosis in hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Methods 37 patiens From July, 2006 to February, 2013 in our hospital,who with stenosis in hemodialysis AVF, received PTA for stenosis in hemodialysis
    AVF .Anterograde puncture brachial artery,angiography for forearm and finding the stenosis in AVF, then try to pass through the stenosis with guidewire and balloon angioplasty the lesions of stenosis. Finally angiography again to evaluate the effect of treatment. Results In all 37 patients,34 patients underwent treatment of PTA successfully, the stenosis in AVF disappeared through angiography.The AVF blood flow was larger than 250 ml /min during hemodialysis, and enough for the requirement of hemodialysis. Technical and clinical success rates were 91.9%。Average followup 12.3 month, 3- mo、6- mo and 12- mo primary patency rate is 94.2% 、88.5% and 78.3%.no severe complications occurred. Conclusions Angioplasty is an effective method for the stenosis of AVF,and even can be used as first choice for AVF stenosis.
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    The serial changes and status on achieving serum phosphorus, calcium, iPTH targets and their associations with mortality in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study
    2014, 13 (08):  604-608.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-4091.2014.08.015
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    Objective To investigate the serial changes and the status on achieving serum phosphorus(P), calcium(Ca),intact parathyroid hormone(iPTH) targets in hemodialysis(HD) patients, and explore their correlations with mortality. Methods The authors performed a single-center retrospective study of HD patients from
    Beijing Aerospace General Hospital,between January 2012 and December 2012,evaluating the status on achieving the targets for Ca and P and iPTH set by the K/DOQI guideline,and serial changes in Ca, P and iPTH values at each scheduled visit. Ninety- two patients were eligible for this study. Results During the
    study period, in the ninety-two patients, seventy-nine patients survived, and thirteen patients died, of whom seven died of cardiovascular disease, six died of cerebrovascular events. The percentages of patients within the Ca target were low and varied significantly (from 29.3% to 17.7%,P<0.05). There was no notable improved trend in the percentages of patients within P target from 34.8% to 29.1% over one year (P>0.05). The percentages of patients within the iPTH target increased from initial 29.3% to 43% at visit 4, the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The rate of patients who achieved both serum Ca and P levels consistent within the targets was 7.6% at reference visit and 13.0% at visit 5. The rates of patients who simultaneously achieved the Ca, P, iPTH targets was 1.3% to 4.3%.There were no remarkable changes in the rates of patients receiving vitamin D or phosphate binders (P>0.05) during the study. The levels of iPTH at visit 4, 5 were higher in hyperphosphataemia group than those in the serum P <1.78mmol/L group (P<0.05). Compared with dialysis duration <18months group, serum iPTH levels at all the evaluation times were significantly higher in dialysis duration ≥18months group (P<0.05).On the contrary, iPTH levels at each scheduled visit were not significantly different between the Ca<2.10mmol/L group and the Ca≥ 2.10mmol/L group (P>0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that longer dialysis duration (OR=1.052, 95%CI 1.017-1.069) and complicated by cardio cerebrovascular events (OR = 252. 17,95% CI 11.54-550.8) were positively associated with mortality, higher serum albumin was negatively associated with mortality (OR=0.700, 95% CI 0.506 to 0.969). Cox regression analysis showed that low and high calcium, high and low P, high iPHT and low iPTH were not associated with mortality after adjusting the covariates (all P>0.05). Conclusion The achievement rates of serum Ca and P and iPTH targets set by K/DOQI were low in our hospital. Hyperphosphataemia and longer dialysis duration inhibited the achievement rate of serum iPTH guideline target. The status on sustained achieving serum Ca, P, iPTH targets had no significant influence on the mortality of HD patients in this study. Further exploration is required.
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