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BACKGROUND: This article provides a description of a large register of a population from the Region of Southern Denmark, the Kidney Disease Cohort (KiDiCo). Coverage and representativeness according to gender and education level are discussed. METHODS: Data for KiDiCo were obtained using laboratory databases from participating laboratories in the Region of Southern Denmark and were linked to individual personal 10-digit personal identification numbers. The study population includes individuals over 18 years of age living in Denmark, whose serum creatinine was analysed in one of the 27 participating laboratories in the Region of Southern Denmark during the period of 8 years from 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2013. Individually linked data consist of diagnosis codes, date and cause of death, dispensed medicine data, socioeconomic data and demographic data. RESULTS: In total, n = 669,929 individuals had their blood tested for creatinine between 2007 and 2013 in a defined geographical area. The estimated geographical coverage was 78%. The median age of the background population was 6 years lower. The cohort had a slightly higher percentage of females (53%) compared to the background population (49%). Differences in educational levels reflect the minor age gap. CONCLUSION: Based on coverage of 78% together with similar characteristics in terms of gender and age, the KiDiCo is a representative cohort of patients in the Region of Southern Denmark. Combining laboratory data with high-quality Danish administrative registers makes diverse research feasible.
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BACKGROUND: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is known to cause left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), but controversy exists concerning its effect in dialysis. This study evaluated associations between FGF23 levels, echocardiography and prognosis in patients on hemodialysis (HD). METHODS: Patients >18 years on chronic HD were included in this cross-sectional study. Plasma C-terminal FGF23 concentration was measured with ELISA and transthoracic echocardiography was performed, both before and after HD treatment. RESULTS: 239 haemodialysis (HD) patients were included in the study. The FGF23 was median 3560 RU/ml (IQR 1447-9952). The mean left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was 110.2 ± 26.7 g/m2 and the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 52.7 ± 9.9%. Defined by LVMI, LVH was found in 110 patients (46%), of which 92 (84%) had hypertension (p < 0.01). Patients with LVH had FGF23 levels of 5319 RU/ml (IQR 1858-12,859) and those without 2496 RU/ml (IQR 1141-7028) (p < 0.01). FGF23 was significant positive correlated with LVMI (p < 0.01), and negatively to LVEF (p < 0.01). In a multivariate analysis, FGF23 was correlated with LVEF (p < 0.01), but only marginally to LVMI (p < 0.01). Cardiovascular events in the follow up period was not correlated with FGF23. Furthermore, FGF23 was independently correlated with overall mortality (p< 0.001). CONCLUSION: FGF23 was positively correlated with LVH and negatively to LVEF. FGF23 was an independent predictor for overall mortality
ANTECEDENTES: Se sabe que el factor de crecimiento fibroblástico 23 (FGF23) provoca hipertrofia ventricular izquierda (HVI), pero existe controversia sobre su efecto en la diálisis. Este estudio evaluó las asociaciones entre los niveles del FGF23, la ecocardiografía y el pronóstico en pacientes en hemodiálisis (HD). MÉTODOS: Se incluyeron pacientes >18 años con HD crónica en este estudio transversal. La concentración del FGF23 en el extremo C del plasma se midió con ELISA y se realizó una ecocardiografía transtorácica, antes y después del tratamiento de HD. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 239 pacientes en HD en el estudio. El FGF23 tenía una mediana de 3.560 RU/ml (amplitud intercuartílica: 1.447-9.952). El índice de masa ventricular izquierdo (IMVI) medio fue de 110,2 ± 26,7 g/m2 y la fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo (FEVI) fue del 52,7 ± 9,9%. Definida por el IMVI, la HVI se localizó en 110 pacientes (46%), de los cuales 92 (84%) presentaban hipertensión (p < 0,01). Los pacientes con HVI presentaron niveles del FGF23 de 5.319 RU/ml (amplitud intercuartílica: 1.858-12.859) y aquellos sin 2.496RU/ml (amplitud intercuartílica: 1.141-7.028) (p < 0,01). El FGF23 fue considerablemente positivo correlacionado con el IMVI (p < 0,01) y negativo con la FEVI (p < 0,01). En un análisis multivariante, el FGF23 se correlacionó con la FEVI (p <0,01), pero solo marginalmente con el IMVI (p < 0,01). Los episodios cardiovasculares en el período de seguimiento no se correlacionaron con el FGF23. Además, el FGF23 se correlacionó independientemente con la mortalidad general (p < 0,001). CONCLUSIÓN: El FGF23 se correlacionó positivamente con la HVI y negativamente con la FEVI. El FGF23 fue un factor independiente para la mortalidad general
