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{"title":"Early access flow rate predicts vascular access patency-related intervention in the first year: A retrospective cohort study","authors":"Matthias Bergmann,&nbsp;Butros Fakhoury,&nbsp;Tiago Barroso,&nbsp;Scott G. Prushik,&nbsp;Bertrand L. Jaber,&nbsp;Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13148","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13148","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Arteriovenous fistulas and grafts are lifelines for most hemodialysis patients, and a low access flow rate often requires patency-related intervention, such as angioplasty or thrombectomy, to prevent access failure. We examined whether early access flow rate, measured after initial fistula/graft cannulation, predicts vascular access patency-related intervention within 1 year.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This was a single-center retrospective cohort study. Among 172 patients undergoing surgical creation of a fistula/graft, 52 (30.2%) had documented access flow rates measurement by the Transonic™ ultrasound dilution technique, performed within an average of 48 days from initial access cannulation. The need for a patency-related intervention, defined as undergoing a fistulogram, angioplasty, thrombectomy, or surgical revision, was ascertained within 1 year. A receiver-operating characteristic curve (ROC) was generated to evaluate the diagnostic performance of <i>first</i> and <i>average</i> access flow rates for predicting patency-related intervention within 1 year.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-eight (53.8%) of the 52 study subjects required a patency-related intervention within 1 year. Their characteristics were not significantly different from those who did not require patency-related interventions. However, <i>first</i> access flow rates were significantly lower in patients requiring patency-related intervention compared to those who did not (898 vs. 1471 mL/min; <i>p</i> = 0.003), as were <i>average</i> access flow rates (841 vs. 1506 mL/min; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). The ROC analyses revealed that <i>first</i> access flow rates and <i>average</i> access flow rates predicted the need for patency-related intervention within 1 year, with an area under-the-ROC curve of 0.743 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.608, 0.877) and 0.775 (95% CI 0.648, 0.903), respectively, demonstrating acceptable discrimination.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In adults undergoing hemodialysis, early access flow rate measurement can predict patency-related intervention within 1 year after initial vascular access cannulation. Additional studies are required to confirm these findings and identify optimal access flow rate cut-off values to predict vascular accesses at higher risk of stenosis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 3","pages":"262-269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140295673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevention of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome in children with advanced uremia with a structured hemodialysis protocol: A quality improvement initiative study","authors":"Sidharth Kumar Sethi,&nbsp;Valerie Luyckx,&nbsp;Timothy Bunchman,&nbsp;Aishwarya Nair,&nbsp;Shyam Bihari Bansal,&nbsp;Bryce Pember,&nbsp;Kritika Soni,&nbsp; Savita,&nbsp;Dinesh Kumar Yadav,&nbsp;Vivek Sharma,&nbsp;Khalid Alhasan,&nbsp;Rupesh Raina","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13147","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13147","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a rare but significant concern in adult and pediatric patients undergoing dialysis initiation with advanced uremia or if done after an interval. It is imperative to gain insights into the epidemiological patterns, pathophysiological mechanisms, and preventive strategies aimed at averting the onset of this ailment.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Design&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Prospective observational quality improvement initiative cohort study.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Setting and Participants&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A prospective single-center study involving 50 pediatric patients under 18 years recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage V with blood urea ≥200 mg/dL, admitted to our tertiary care center for dialysis initiation from January 2017 to October 2023.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Quality Improvement Plan&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A standardized protocol was developed and followed for hemodialysis in pediatric patients with advanced uremia. This protocol included measures such as lower urea reduction ratios (targeted at 20%–30%) with shorter dialysis sessions and linear dialysate sodium profiling. Prophylactic administration of mannitol and 25% dextrose was also done to prevent the incidence of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Measures&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Incidence of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome and severe dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, mortality, urea reduction ratios (URRs), neurological outcome at discharge, and development of complications such as infection and hypotension. Long-term outcomes were assessed at the 1-year follow-up including adherence to dialysis, renal transplantation, death, and loss to follow-up.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The median serum creatinine and urea levels at presentation were 7.93 and 224 mg/dL, respectively. A total of 20% of patients had neurological symptoms attributable to advanced uremia at the time of presentation. The incidence of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome was 4% (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 2) with severe dialysis disequilibrium syndrome only 2% (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 1). Overall mortality was 8% (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 4) but none of the deaths were attributed to dialysis disequilibrium syndrome. The mean urea reduction ratios for the first, second, and third dialysis sessions were 23.45%, 34.56%, and 33.50%, respectively. The patients with dialysis disequilibrium syndrome were discharged with normal neurological status. Long-term outcomes showed 88% adherence t","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"216-224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140178352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transjugular approach in aspiration thrombectomy and angioplasty of a thrombosed straight arteriovenous graft compared to the direct hemodialysis access approach","authors":"JungWon Kwak,&nbsp;Sung Bum Cho,&nbsp;Heungman Jun,&nbsp;Hwan Hoon Chung,&nbsp;Sung-Joon Park,&nbsp;Tae-Seok Seo,&nbsp;Woo Jin Yang","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13142","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13142","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the efficacy and outcome of the transjugular approach in endovascular recanalization of a thrombosed straight arteriovenous graft (AVG) compared to those of the direct hemodialysis access approach (conventional approach).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We retrospectively assessed patients who underwent aspiration thrombectomy and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for thrombosed straight AVG performed at a single institution between October 2006 and October 2021. A total of 138 thrombosed AVGs in 83 patients (39 male and 44 females) were divided into the transjugular approach group (Group A) and the conventional approach group (Group B). Technical and clinical success, postintervention primary patency, cumulative patency, and periprocedural complications were compared.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There was no statistical difference in demographic data between groups A and B. The technical success rate of group A and B was 96.4% (80/83) and 98.2% 54/55, respectively (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). The mean procedure time was 61.4 min (Group A) and 70.5 min (Group B) (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in postintervention primary patency. The cumulative patency of Groups A and B was 911.9 days (range 122–6277) and 1062.3 days (range 72–2302 days), respectively (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). One patient in Group B experienced a major graft rupture. Pseudoaneurysm formation at the sheath insertion site occurred in two patients in Group B. No cases of stenosis or thrombosis of the IJV or hematoma at the puncture site were observed in Group A.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The transjugular approach is as safe and effective as the conventional approach for aspiration thrombectomy and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of thrombosed straight AVGs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"162-169"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140121640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Treatment of severe hyponatremia with continuous renal replacement therapy: A case and review of corrective strategies","authors":"Paul J. Der Mesropian,&nbsp;Shawn Phillips,&nbsp;Martha Naber,&nbsp;Sunjeev Konduru,&nbsp;Gulvahid Shaikh,&nbsp;Krishnakumar Hongalgi","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13146","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Treatment of severely hyponatremic patients with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) presents a unique challenge given the lack of commercial options for hypotonic replacement solutions or dialysate. We report the case of a 55-year-old male who presented with profound, symptomatic hyponatremia in the setting of acute kidney injury (AKI). The patient was found to have a serum sodium concentration of 97 mEq/L because of free water retention that occurred during severe AKI from viral gastroenteritis and rhabdomyolysis. Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) was required for AKI complicated by hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and uremia. To prevent overcorrection of serum sodium, replacement fluids customized to natremic status had to be prepared. Conventional replacement fluid was modified on a daily basis to create hypotonic solutions with successively higher sodium concentrations. Over the course of a week, serum sodium successfully improved in a controlled and safe fashion. This case incorporates and reviews the variety of methods that have been used to safely manage severe hyponatremia with CRRT.</p>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 3","pages":"377-381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140103054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health-related quality of life for pediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)","authors":"Kush Doshi,&nbsp;Rupesh Raina,&nbsp;Kar Hui Ng,&nbsp;Vera Koch,&nbsp;Girish C. Bhatt,&nbsp;Arwa Nada,&nbsp;Brian Foresi,&nbsp;Sibee Sambandam Kamalakkannan,&nbsp;Mignon McCulloch,&nbsp;Sidharth Sethi,&nbsp;Maria Díaz-González de Ferris","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13138","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) studies demonstrate the impact of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on the physical and psychosocial development of children. While several instruments are used to measure HRQoL, few have standardized domains specific to pediatric ESRD. This review examines current evidence on self and proxy-reported HRQoL among pediatric patients with ESRD, based on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) questionnaires.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on HRQoL using the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scale (GCS) and the PedsQL 3.0 ESRD Module among 5- to 18-year-old patients. We queried PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases. Retrospective, case-controlled, and cross-sectional studies using PedsQL were included.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of 435 identified studies, 14 met inclusion criteria administered in several countries. Meta-analysis demonstrated a significantly higher total HRQoL for healthy patients over those with ESRD (SMD:1.44 [95% CI: 0.78–2.09]) across all dimensional scores. In addition, kidney transplant patients reported a significantly higher HRQoL than those on dialysis (PedsQL GCS, SMD: 0.33 [95% CI: 0.14–0.53]) and (PedsQL ESRD, SMD: 0.65 [95% CI: 0.39–0.90]) concordant with parent-proxy reports.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients with ESRD reported lower HRQoL in physical and psychosocial domains compared with healthy controls, while transplant and peritoneal dialysis patients reported better HRQoL than those on hemodialysis. This analysis demonstrates the need to identify dimensions of impaired functioning and produce congruent clinical interventions. Further research on the impact of individual comorbidities in HRQoL is necessary for developing comprehensive, integrated, and holistic treatment programs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"198-215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140103053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Accelerated neuropathy among chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis: Analysis of an institutional cluster","authors":"Subrahmanian Sathiavageesan,&nbsp;Subramani Murugan","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13143","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Accelerated neuropathy is a rare syndrome of rapidly worsening peripheral neuropathy, typically described in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing dialysis. In our center, we encountered a surge in the occurrence of accelerated neuropathy among ESKD patients undergoing hemodialysis, which prompted systematic research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this case–control study, we present the clinical features, electrophysiologic findings, and outcome of a series of patients who developed accelerated neuropathy after commencing hemodialysis for ESKD. Those who initiated hemodialysis and did not develop accelerated neuropathy were included as controls. We used logistic regression to identify predictors of accelerated neuropathy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Among 436 ESKD patients who initiated hemodialysis over 4 years, 17 were diagnosed with accelerated neuropathy. The median-time (interquartile range) from hemodialysis initiation to presentation with accelerated neuropathy was 3 weeks (2–6). It typically presented as acute onset of unsteadiness of gait necessitating assistance for ambulation. Electrophysiology revealed length-dependent symmetric sensorimotor axonal neuropathy. Diabetes mellitus (odds ratio [OR] 4.1, 95% CI 1.2–13.9, <i>p</i> = 0.02), pre-existing peripheral neuropathy (OR 9.25, 95% CI 2.79–30.6, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), and serum alkaline phosphatase (OR 1.2 for every 10 U increase, 95% CI 1.00–1.52, <i>p</i> = 0.04) significantly predicted accelerated neuropathy. With continued dialysis and supportive care, neurologic status improved, total-neuropathy score (summary score of peripheral nerve dysfunction incorporating clinical and electrophysiological parameters) declined from 26.5 to 18.4 (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and most regained unassisted ambulation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study presents the largest series of patients with accelerated neuropathy and has identified predictors. However, in view of the unusually high incidence of accelerated neuropathy we speculate that other unidentified factor(s) could be underlying its pathogenesis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"188-197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140051321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dosing lutetium Lu 177-dotatate for a hemodialysis patient","authors":"Lindsay Taylor,&nbsp;Richard Meades,&nbsp;Ann-Marie Quigley,&nbsp;Christos Toumpanakis,&nbsp;Catriona Goodlad,&nbsp;Andrew Davenport","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13144","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13144","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lu177-dotatate (Lutathera™) is a radioactive drug approved for the treatment of adults with gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and is predominantly renally excreted. Currently all patients receive 7400 MBq (200 mCi), and there are no guidelines for treating hemodialysis patients. We measured radioactivity prior to and post administration of two cycles of Lu177-dotatate in a hemodialysis patient, and radiation exposure to staff. We reduced the standard 7400 MBq by 33% for the first cycle and patient radioactivity fell by 40% following postdilution hemodiafiltration started 6 h post dosing, and by 45% for the second cycle and radioactivity fell by 47% with postdilution hemodiafiltration started 5 h post administration. By reducing the initial administered radioactivity, coupled with early dialysis, and choosing postdilution hemodiafiltration we were able to achieve radioactivity retention curves similar to those from patients with normal renal function receiving the standard administration of 7400 MBq.</p>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"247-252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140051322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The risk factors for arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Fan Zhang,&nbsp;Jie Yu,&nbsp;Guoli Li,&nbsp;Shuangshuang Fu,&nbsp;Hailang Xiao,&nbsp;Yiya Yang,&nbsp;Yumei Liang,&nbsp;Yinyin Chen,&nbsp;Xun Luo","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13145","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13145","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dysfunction is a prevalent complication among maintenance hemodialysis patients. However, the factors influencing AVF patency remain unclear. To address this, we conducted a study aimed at identifying factors contributing to AVF dysfunction in this patient population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study compared clinical data, vascular calcification score, and laboratory data focusing on blood cell composition and coagulation in 100 maintenance hemodialysis patients in whom an AVF had been inserted from January through September of 2022. The patients were divided into a group in which the AVF functioned without issues and a group in which the AVF was dysfunctional, defined as not able to provide a blood flow of greater than 200 mL/min.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients in the 2 groups (56 in the dysfunctional AVF group and 44 in the group with satisfactory AVF function) were similar demographically. Compared with the normally functioning AVF group, the AVF dysfunction group exhibited significantly higher Agatston calcium scores (20.5 [1.28, 298] median [<i>Q</i>1, <i>Q</i>3] vs. 1.14 [0.00, 11.6]; <i>p</i> = 0.01), elevated triglyceride levels (1.1 [0.6, 1.2] mmol/L vs. 0.5 [0.3, 0.8]; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01), increased prothrombin activity (113 ± 22.1% vs. 99.4 ± 23.1; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01), lower prothrombin time (10.4 [9.8, 10.8] s vs. 11.0 [10.3, 11.5]; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01), higher red blood cell (RBC) counts (3.5 ± 0.7 · 10¹²/L vs. 3.0 ± 0.7; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01), and elevated hemoglobin levels (98.0 ± 21.8 g/L vs. 84.9 ± 24.2; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01). Higher C-reactive protein (20.2 [3.3, 20.2] mg/L vs. 17.8 [6.2, 17.8]; <i>p</i> = 0.01) and procalcitonin levels (0.9 [0.4, 0.9] ng/mL vs. 0.5 [0.2, 0.7]; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01) were also noted. Logistic regression analysis indicated that platelet/lymphocyte ratio, monocyte/lymphocyte ratio, and RBC count were factors associated with AVF dysfunction. Increased monocyte/lymphocyte ratio and RBC count correlated with higher risk, while a higher platelet/lymphocyte ratio was associated with lower risk.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis patients is associated with higher proportions of specific hematological parameters, particularly elevated RBC count, and altered platelet/lymphocyte and monocyte/lymphocyte ratios.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"170-177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140051323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In memoriam: Todd S. Ing, MD","authors":"John T. Daugirdas,&nbsp;Philip Kam-Tao Li,&nbsp;Michela Wrong","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13137","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13137","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This special article describes the achievements and impact of Dr. Todd Siu-Toa Ing, MBBS, (1933–2023) on the field of nephrology as recounted by a colleague from Hong Kong, a U.S. nephrologist ex-trainee, and the daughter of an important mentor. Dr. Ing was a founding member of the International Society for Hemodialysis. He made important discoveries regarding the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis and electrolyte transport in the gastrointestinal tract and published many innovative findings relating to peritoneal and hemodialysis. He was especially interested in nephrology and dialysis education and was co-editor of a Handbook of Dialysis that has been in publication in five editions since 1988 with translation into many foreign languages. Dr. Ing was very supportive of nephrology in China as well as Chinese nephrologists practicing in the United States, and was a founding member of the Chinese American Society of Nephrology.</p>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"133-138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/hdi.13137","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139992182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The use of lung ultrasound in evaluation of extravascular lung water in hemodialysis patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Anas Elgenidy,&nbsp;Mostafa Atef Amin,&nbsp;Ahmed K. Awad,&nbsp;Abdullah Emad,&nbsp;Abdelrahman Nassar,&nbsp;Omar Alomari,&nbsp;Radwa Ibrahim,&nbsp;Faeq Husain-Syed,&nbsp;Mostafa G. Aly","doi":"10.1111/hdi.13141","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hdi.13141","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Rationale and Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Determining dry weight is crucial for optimizing hemodialysis, influencing efficacy, cardiovascular outcomes, and overall survival. Traditional clinical assessment methods for dry weight, relying on factors such as blood pressure and edema, frequently lack reliability. Lung ultrasound stands out as a promising tool for assessing volume status, given its non-invasiveness and reproducibility. This study aims to explore the role of Lung ultrasound in evaluating the impact of hemodialysis and ultrafiltration on extravascular lung water, with a specific focus on changes in B-lines post-hemodialysis compared to pre-hemodialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The research encompassed searches across PubMed, WOS, and Scopus databases for studies related to lung ultrasound and hemodialysis. A meta-analysis was then performed to determine the mean differences in various parameters before compared to after, hemodialysis, including the number of B-lines, indexed end-inspiratory and end-expiratory inferior vena cava diameters, inferior vena cava collapsibility index, weight, blood pressure, and serum levels of NT-pro-BNP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our meta-analysis, included 33 studies with 2301 hemodialysis patients, revealed a significant decrease in the number of B-lines post-hemodialysis (mean difference = 8.30, 95% CI [3.55 to 13.05]). Furthermore, there was a noteworthy reduction in inspiratory and expiratory inferior vena cava diameters post-hemodialysis (mean difference = 2.32, 95% CI [0.31 to 4.33]; mean difference = 4.05, 95% CI [2.44 to 5.65], respectively). Additionally, a significant positive correlation was observed between B-lines and the maximum inferior vena cava diameter both pre- and post-hemodialysis (correlation coefficient = 0.39; correlation coefficient = 0.32, respectively).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings indicate the effectiveness of lung ultrasound in detection of volume overload and assessment of response to ultrafiltration in hemodialysis patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12815,"journal":{"name":"Hemodialysis International","volume":"28 2","pages":"148-161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139984865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}