Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) stands as a prominent postoperative complication in on-pump cardiac surgery, with repercussions on morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization duration. Current diagnostic criteria ...Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) stands as a prominent postoperative complication in on-pump cardiac surgery, with repercussions on morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization duration. Current diagnostic criteria relying on serum creatinine levels exhibit a delayed identification of AKI, prompting an exploration of alternative biomarkers. Aims and Objectives: This study is designed to overcome diagnostic constraints and explore the viability of serum Cystatin C as an early predictor of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in individuals undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery. The investigation aims to establish the relationship between serum Cystatin C levels and the onset of AKI in patients subjected to on-pump cardiac surgery. Primary objectives involve the assessment of the diagnostic effectiveness of serum Cystatin C, its comparison with serum creatinine, and the exploration of its potential for the early identification and treatment of AKI. Methodology: Conducted as a single-center study at the cardiac surgery department of BSMMU in Bangladesh from September 2020 to August 2022, a comparative cross-sectional analysis involved 31 participants categorized into No AKI and AKI groups based on Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Data collection encompassed preoperative, post-CBP (cardiopulmonary bypass) conclusion at 2 hours, postoperative day 1, and postoperative day 2 intervals. Statistical analyses included Chi-squared tests, independent Student’s t-tests, and one-sample t-tests. Significance was set at P Results: The study revealed no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the No AKI and AKI groups, except for CPB time and cross-clamp time. Serum Cystatin C levels in the AKI group exhibited statistical significance at various time points, highlighting its potential as an early detector. Conversely, Serum Creatinine levels in the AKI group showed no statistical significance. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis further supported the efficacy of serum Cystatin C, with an Area under the ROC Curve of 0.864 and a cut-off value of 0.55 (p Conclusion: This study supports the superior utility of serum Cystatin C as an early detector of AKI in on-pump cardiac surgery patients compared to serum creatinine. Its ability to identify AKI several hours earlier may contribute to reduced morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The findings underscore the significance of exploring novel biomarkers for improved post-cardiac surgery renal function assessment.展开更多
Renal function in patients with advanced cirrhosis is an important prognostic factor for survival both prior to and following liver transplantation. The importance of renal function is reflected by the introduction of...Renal function in patients with advanced cirrhosis is an important prognostic factor for survival both prior to and following liver transplantation. The importance of renal function is reflected by the introduction of the model for end stage liver disease(MELD) score, which includes serum creatinine. The MELD score has been shown to predict the short term risk of death for transplant wait listed patients and is currently used by many countries to allocate liver transplants on the basis of severity of underlying illness. Changes in serum creatinine are also used to stage acute kidney injury. However prior to liver transplantation the serum creatinine typically over estimates underlying renal function, particularly when a colorimetric Jaffe based assay is used, and paradoxically then under estimates renal function post liver transplantation, particularly when immunophyllins are started early as part of transplant immunosuppression. As acute kidney injury is defined by changes in serum creatinine, this potentially leads to over estimation of the incidence and severity of acute kidney injury in the immediate post-operative period.展开更多
Objective Delayed graft function(DGF)and early graft loss of renal grafts are determined by the quality of the kidneys from the deceased donor.As“non-traditional”risk factors,serum biomarkers of donors,such as lipid...Objective Delayed graft function(DGF)and early graft loss of renal grafts are determined by the quality of the kidneys from the deceased donor.As“non-traditional”risk factors,serum biomarkers of donors,such as lipids and electrolytes,have drawn increasing attention due to their effects on the postoperative outcomes of renal grafts.This study aimed to examine the value of these serum biomarkers for prediction of renal graft function.Methods The present study consecutively collected 306 patients who underwent their first single kidney transplantation(KT)from adult deceased donors in our center from January 1,2018 to December 31,2019.The correlation between postoperative outcomes[DGF and abnormal serum creatinine(SCr)after 6 and 12 months]and risk factors of donors,including gender,age,body mass index(BMI),past histories,serum lipid biomarkers[cholesterol,triglyceride,high-density lipoprotein(HDL)and low-density lipoprotein(DL)],and serum electrolytes(calcium and sodium)were analyzed and evaluated.Results(1)Donor age and pre-existing hypertension were significantly correlated with the incidence rate of DGF and high SCr level(≥2 mg/dL)at 6 and 12 months after KT(P<0.05);(2)The donor’s BMI was significantly correlated with the incidence rate of DGF after KT(P<0.05);(3)For serum lipids,merely the low level of serum HDL of the donor was correlated with the reduced incidence rate of high SCr level at 12 months after KT[P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.425(0.202–0.97)];(4)The serum calcium of the donor was associated with the reduced incidence rate of high SCr level at 6 and 12 months after KT[P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.184(0.045–0.747)and P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.114(0.014–0.948),respectively].Conclusion The serum HDL and calcium of the donor may serve as predictive factors for the postoperative outcomes of renal grafts after KT,in addition to the donor’s age,BMI and pre-existing hypertension.展开更多
AIM: To assess the feasibility/accuracy of a commercial handheld device in the context of increased demand for point-of-care serum creatinine (SCr) determination. METHODS: In this institutional review board-approved, ...AIM: To assess the feasibility/accuracy of a commercial handheld device in the context of increased demand for point-of-care serum creatinine (SCr) determination. METHODS: In this institutional review board-approved, prospective study, 401 patients referred for contrastenhanced computed tomography were included at two centres. Capillary (c)SCr was determined using two devices A+B and venous (v)SCr was determined in the centre's laboratory. Method comparison statistics for both centres and for vSCr<>1.2 mg/dL, receiver operating characteristic analysis, negative predictive values (NPV), sensitivity and specificity were calculated pre-/ post-curve offset correction with vSCr. RESULTS: Pearson's coefficients for cSCr vs vSCr were: centre 1-A:0.93/B:0.92; centre 2-A:0.85/B:0.82 (all P < 0.0001). Overall correlation was better for vSCr > 1.2 mg/dL. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves showed a high accuracy for cSCr, but the device underestimated SCr, which was confirmed by Bland-Altman plot. Addition of the offset correction factor to the original data from centre 1 resulted in an improvement in sensitivity for detecting patients at risk (> 1.2 mg/dL), whilst maintaining acceptable specificity and improving NPV. CONCLUSION: This study showed the feasibility of SCr determination using the evaluated handheld device in a routine clinical setting. The device showed high sensitivity and high NPV, but may significantly underestimate SCr without offset correction to local laboratories.展开更多
Randomized urinary and blood samples were obtained from three hundred and ninety-two cases of late pregnancies simultaneously for comparison of the validity in perinatal fetal monitoring. The results of randomized uri...Randomized urinary and blood samples were obtained from three hundred and ninety-two cases of late pregnancies simultaneously for comparison of the validity in perinatal fetal monitoring. The results of randomized urinary estriol/creatinine （RUE<sub>3</sub>/C） and serum free estriol （SFE<sub>3</sub>） tests revealed that Ⅰ. The coefficient of correlation between RUE<sub>3</sub>/C and SFE<sub>3</sub> level were close in either normal or high-risk pregnancies （y=0.1477X+14.2368, r=0.4586, n=170; y=0.1724X+8.6698, r=0.5868, n=222, respectively, P【0.001）; 2.92%cases of the false positive rate of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C were corrected by SFE<sub>3</sub> test. In cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension （PIH） the false positive rate of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C were highest in comparison with those in cuses of other high-risk pregnancies （53.6%）; 3. The correct rate of SFE<sub>3</sub> test in prenatal predication of fetal well-being was significantly higher （95.6%） than that of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C （87.3%） （X<sup>2</sup>=17.77, P【0.001）. This paper suggests that RUE<sub>3</sub>/C can be used as a first line test for perinatal monitoring. When RUE<sub>3</sub>/C value is lower than normal, SFE<sub>3</sub> test should be added to ensure the reliability of perinatal diagnosis, especially in PIH cases. Obviously, to use these two tests for perinatal fetal monitoring simultaneously is better than to use any one test alone.展开更多
【目的】系统评价益气养阴法联合西药治疗肾病综合征的有效性及安全性。【方法】检索中国知网(CNKI)、中国生物医学文献数据库(CBM)、万方(Wangfang)、维普(VIP)、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library、Embase等国内外主要文献数...【目的】系统评价益气养阴法联合西药治疗肾病综合征的有效性及安全性。【方法】检索中国知网(CNKI)、中国生物医学文献数据库(CBM)、万方(Wangfang)、维普(VIP)、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library、Embase等国内外主要文献数据库,筛选其中有关益气养阴法联合西药(试验组)对比单纯西药(对照组)治疗肾病综合征的临床随机对照试验(RCTs),采用Cochrane手册中的偏倚风险工具进行文献的质量评价,运用RevMan 5.3软件进行Meta分析。【结果】共纳入18个RCTs,包含1334例患者。Meta分析结果显示,益气养阴法联合西药在提高临床有效率(RR=1.24,95%CI[1.16,1.32],P<0.00001),改善24 h尿蛋白定量(24hUPRO)(MD=-0.92,95%CI[-1.09,-0.75],P<0.00001)、血清白蛋白(ALB)(MD=7.06,95%CI[4.73,9.39],P<0.00001)、尿素氮(BUN)(MD=-1.57,95%CI[-2.01,-1.13],P<0.00001)、血肌酐(SCr)(MD=-12.23,95%CI[-16.58,-7.88],P<0.00001)、总胆固醇(TC)(MD=-1.06,95%CI[-1.69,-0.43],P=0.0009)、甘油三酯(TG)(MD=-0.58,95%CI[-0.94,-0.21],P=0.002)水平,以及降低不良反应发生率(RR=0.50,95%CI[0.40,0.64],P<0.00001)方面优于单纯西药治疗。【结论】益气养阴法联合西药治疗肾病综合征在提高临床疗效及改善24hUPRO、ALB、BUN、SCr、TC、TG方面优于单纯西药治疗,且能降低激素产生的不良反应。因纳入文献较少,文献质量较低,潜在疗效需更多的高质量研究进行验证。展开更多
文摘Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) stands as a prominent postoperative complication in on-pump cardiac surgery, with repercussions on morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization duration. Current diagnostic criteria relying on serum creatinine levels exhibit a delayed identification of AKI, prompting an exploration of alternative biomarkers. Aims and Objectives: This study is designed to overcome diagnostic constraints and explore the viability of serum Cystatin C as an early predictor of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in individuals undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery. The investigation aims to establish the relationship between serum Cystatin C levels and the onset of AKI in patients subjected to on-pump cardiac surgery. Primary objectives involve the assessment of the diagnostic effectiveness of serum Cystatin C, its comparison with serum creatinine, and the exploration of its potential for the early identification and treatment of AKI. Methodology: Conducted as a single-center study at the cardiac surgery department of BSMMU in Bangladesh from September 2020 to August 2022, a comparative cross-sectional analysis involved 31 participants categorized into No AKI and AKI groups based on Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Data collection encompassed preoperative, post-CBP (cardiopulmonary bypass) conclusion at 2 hours, postoperative day 1, and postoperative day 2 intervals. Statistical analyses included Chi-squared tests, independent Student’s t-tests, and one-sample t-tests. Significance was set at P Results: The study revealed no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the No AKI and AKI groups, except for CPB time and cross-clamp time. Serum Cystatin C levels in the AKI group exhibited statistical significance at various time points, highlighting its potential as an early detector. Conversely, Serum Creatinine levels in the AKI group showed no statistical significance. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis further supported the efficacy of serum Cystatin C, with an Area under the ROC Curve of 0.864 and a cut-off value of 0.55 (p Conclusion: This study supports the superior utility of serum Cystatin C as an early detector of AKI in on-pump cardiac surgery patients compared to serum creatinine. Its ability to identify AKI several hours earlier may contribute to reduced morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The findings underscore the significance of exploring novel biomarkers for improved post-cardiac surgery renal function assessment.
文摘Renal function in patients with advanced cirrhosis is an important prognostic factor for survival both prior to and following liver transplantation. The importance of renal function is reflected by the introduction of the model for end stage liver disease(MELD) score, which includes serum creatinine. The MELD score has been shown to predict the short term risk of death for transplant wait listed patients and is currently used by many countries to allocate liver transplants on the basis of severity of underlying illness. Changes in serum creatinine are also used to stage acute kidney injury. However prior to liver transplantation the serum creatinine typically over estimates underlying renal function, particularly when a colorimetric Jaffe based assay is used, and paradoxically then under estimates renal function post liver transplantation, particularly when immunophyllins are started early as part of transplant immunosuppression. As acute kidney injury is defined by changes in serum creatinine, this potentially leads to over estimation of the incidence and severity of acute kidney injury in the immediate post-operative period.
基金The study was supported by the Innovation Team Fund Project of Hubei Province(No.WJ2021C001)the Key Research and Development Plan of Hubei Province(No.2022BCA015).
文摘Objective Delayed graft function(DGF)and early graft loss of renal grafts are determined by the quality of the kidneys from the deceased donor.As“non-traditional”risk factors,serum biomarkers of donors,such as lipids and electrolytes,have drawn increasing attention due to their effects on the postoperative outcomes of renal grafts.This study aimed to examine the value of these serum biomarkers for prediction of renal graft function.Methods The present study consecutively collected 306 patients who underwent their first single kidney transplantation(KT)from adult deceased donors in our center from January 1,2018 to December 31,2019.The correlation between postoperative outcomes[DGF and abnormal serum creatinine(SCr)after 6 and 12 months]and risk factors of donors,including gender,age,body mass index(BMI),past histories,serum lipid biomarkers[cholesterol,triglyceride,high-density lipoprotein(HDL)and low-density lipoprotein(DL)],and serum electrolytes(calcium and sodium)were analyzed and evaluated.Results(1)Donor age and pre-existing hypertension were significantly correlated with the incidence rate of DGF and high SCr level(≥2 mg/dL)at 6 and 12 months after KT(P<0.05);(2)The donor’s BMI was significantly correlated with the incidence rate of DGF after KT(P<0.05);(3)For serum lipids,merely the low level of serum HDL of the donor was correlated with the reduced incidence rate of high SCr level at 12 months after KT[P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.425(0.202–0.97)];(4)The serum calcium of the donor was associated with the reduced incidence rate of high SCr level at 6 and 12 months after KT[P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.184(0.045–0.747)and P<0.05,OR(95%CI):0.114(0.014–0.948),respectively].Conclusion The serum HDL and calcium of the donor may serve as predictive factors for the postoperative outcomes of renal grafts after KT,in addition to the donor’s age,BMI and pre-existing hypertension.
文摘AIM: To assess the feasibility/accuracy of a commercial handheld device in the context of increased demand for point-of-care serum creatinine (SCr) determination. METHODS: In this institutional review board-approved, prospective study, 401 patients referred for contrastenhanced computed tomography were included at two centres. Capillary (c)SCr was determined using two devices A+B and venous (v)SCr was determined in the centre's laboratory. Method comparison statistics for both centres and for vSCr<>1.2 mg/dL, receiver operating characteristic analysis, negative predictive values (NPV), sensitivity and specificity were calculated pre-/ post-curve offset correction with vSCr. RESULTS: Pearson's coefficients for cSCr vs vSCr were: centre 1-A:0.93/B:0.92; centre 2-A:0.85/B:0.82 (all P < 0.0001). Overall correlation was better for vSCr > 1.2 mg/dL. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves showed a high accuracy for cSCr, but the device underestimated SCr, which was confirmed by Bland-Altman plot. Addition of the offset correction factor to the original data from centre 1 resulted in an improvement in sensitivity for detecting patients at risk (> 1.2 mg/dL), whilst maintaining acceptable specificity and improving NPV. CONCLUSION: This study showed the feasibility of SCr determination using the evaluated handheld device in a routine clinical setting. The device showed high sensitivity and high NPV, but may significantly underestimate SCr without offset correction to local laboratories.
文摘Randomized urinary and blood samples were obtained from three hundred and ninety-two cases of late pregnancies simultaneously for comparison of the validity in perinatal fetal monitoring. The results of randomized urinary estriol/creatinine （RUE<sub>3</sub>/C） and serum free estriol （SFE<sub>3</sub>） tests revealed that Ⅰ. The coefficient of correlation between RUE<sub>3</sub>/C and SFE<sub>3</sub> level were close in either normal or high-risk pregnancies （y=0.1477X+14.2368, r=0.4586, n=170; y=0.1724X+8.6698, r=0.5868, n=222, respectively, P【0.001）; 2.92%cases of the false positive rate of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C were corrected by SFE<sub>3</sub> test. In cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension （PIH） the false positive rate of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C were highest in comparison with those in cuses of other high-risk pregnancies （53.6%）; 3. The correct rate of SFE<sub>3</sub> test in prenatal predication of fetal well-being was significantly higher （95.6%） than that of RUE<sub>3</sub>/C （87.3%） （X<sup>2</sup>=17.77, P【0.001）. This paper suggests that RUE<sub>3</sub>/C can be used as a first line test for perinatal monitoring. When RUE<sub>3</sub>/C value is lower than normal, SFE<sub>3</sub> test should be added to ensure the reliability of perinatal diagnosis, especially in PIH cases. Obviously, to use these two tests for perinatal fetal monitoring simultaneously is better than to use any one test alone.
