Mycobacterium abscessus urinary tract infection: case report / Infecção urinária por Mycobacterium abscessus: relato de caso

Abstract Urinary tract infection is a serious public health issue that predominantly affects women. In men, it is more often associated with prostatic hyperplasia and bladder catheterization. Urogenital tuberculosis presents with nonspecific with nonspecific symptoms and the diagnosis can be made in the presence of sterile leukocyturia and recurrent infection with acid urine. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria or other non-tuberculosis mycobacteria are opportunistic pathogens that inhabit the soil, water or environment surfaces, and usually cause diseases in immunocompromised individuals. Mycobacterium abscessus is an agent that causes lung, skin and soft tissue hospital infections. Urinary tract infections by this pathogen are rare.

Resumo Infecção do trato urinário é um sério problema de saúde pública que acomete predominantemente as mulheres. Em homens, está mais relacionada com hiperplasia prostática e cateterismo vesical. A tuberculose urogenital cursa com sintomas inespecíficos e o diagnóstico pode ser aventado na presença de leucocitúria estéril, e infecção recorrente com urina ácida. Micobactérias não tuberculosas ou mycobacteria other than tuberculosis são patógenos oportunistas que habitam o solo, a água ou superfícies do meio ambiente, e geralmente causam doenças em imunodeprimidos. Mycobacterium abscessus é um agente que causa infecções nosocomiais, pulmonares, de pele e de tecidos moles. Infecção urinária decorrente desse patógeno é considerada rara.

Mycobacterium abscessus urinary tract infection: case report.

Urinary tract infection is a serious public health issue that predominantly affects women. In men, it is more often associated with prostatic hyperplasia and bladder catheterization. Urogenital tuberculosis presents with nonspecific with nonspecific symptoms and the diagnosis can be made in the presence of sterile leukocyturia and recurrent infection with acid urine. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria or other non-tuberculosis mycobacteria are opportunistic pathogens that inhabit the soil, water or environment surfaces, and usually cause diseases in immunocompromised individuals. Mycobacterium abscessus is an agent that causes lung, skin and soft tissue hospital infections. Urinary tract infections by this pathogen are rare.

The impact of dialysis on critically ill elderly patients with acute kidney injury: an analysis by propensity score matching / Impacto da diálise em pacientes críticos idosos com injúria renal aguda: uma análise por propensity-score matching

ABSTRACT Introduction: Aging is a global phenomenon. Recent forecasts indicate that Brazil will be the sixth country in population of elderly individuals in 2020. The incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) among the elderly varies, but studies have indicated that older individuals are more prone to developing AKI and have higher mortality rates than the general population with renal disease. The impact of dialysis in elderly patients with AKI - and critically ill individuals with multiple dysfunctions - has been discussed for years. Evidence indicates that for this group of patients dialysis does not positively impact survival and, in some situations, it might even accelerate death. This study investigated a population of elderly individuals with AKI seen in intensive care units to assess, through Propensity Score Matching, the impact dialysis has had for them. Methods: Data from the charts of patients aged 60 years or older seen at the intensive care unit of a general hospital between January 2012 and December 2014 and diagnosed with AKI were collected. Results: The study included 329 patients with a mean age of 75.4 ± 9.3 years. Ischemic AKI was the most prevalent disease (54.7%) and 28.9% of the patients needed dialysis. No difference was seen in the death rates of dialysis and non-dialysis patients aged 70+ years. Conclusions: The data suggested that dialysis did not seem to impact the death rates of critically ill patients with AKI aged 70+ years.

RESUMO Introdução: O crescimento da população idosa é um fenômeno mundial. Projeções recentes demonstram que o Brasil será o sexto país do mundo em número de idosos no ano de 2020. A incidência de injúria renal aguda (IRA) nos idosos varia de acordo com a população estudada, mas vários estudos têm sugerido que os idosos são mais suscetíveis ao desenvolvimento de IRA e apresentam maior mortalidade que a população geral. Há anos se discute o real impacto da instituição da diálise em pacientes idosos com IRA, principalmente em pacientes críticos com múltiplas disfunções. Há evidências de que o início da diálise nesses indivíduos não tenha impacto positivo na sobrevida e, em algumas situações, até acelere o óbito. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar uma população de idosos que desenvolveu IRA em unidades de terapia intensiva e avaliar, através do Propensity Score Matching, o impacto da diálise nesses indivíduos. Métodos: Foram coletados dados de prontuários de idosos acima dos 60 anos, internados na UTI de um hospital geral, de janeiro de 2012 a dezembro de 2014, e que evoluíram com IRA. Resultados: Foram incluídos 329 pacientes, com idade média de 75,4 ± 9,3 anos. A IRA isquêmica foi a mais prevalente (54,7%), e 28,9% necessitaram de diálise. Nos indivíduos acima de 70 anos, não foi observada diferença na mortalidade entre os pacientes que realizaram ou não diálise. Conclusões: Esses dados sugerem que a diálise parece não apresentar impacto sobre a mortalidade de pacientes críticos com IRA, acima de 70 anos.

A Brazilian male with typical oral and pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis.

An autochthonous case of paracoccidioidomycosis was reported in a city of north Iran. This condition is a well-known endemic fungal infection highly prevalent in Latin American countries, with an incidence of 1 to 3.7 cases per 100.000 annually in Brazil. The classical features are cutaneous lesions, lymph node, and pulmonary involvements, while typical oral changes are superficial ulcers with hemorrhage and moriform aspect. Herein is reported an adult male patient with characteristic oral and pulmonary lesions. Rural environment, male gender, cigarette smoking, and alcohol abuse were risk factors; and clinical history, imaging studies, and histopathologic data established the diagnosis. The patient improved well by administration of sulfamethoxazole plus trimethoprim. The aim of this case study is to enhance the awareness of generalists about this mycosis.

The impact of dialysis on critically ill elderly patients with acute kidney injury: an analysis by propensity score matching.

INTRODUCTION: Aging is a global phenomenon. Recent forecasts indicate that Brazil will be the sixth country in population of elderly individuals in 2020. The incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) among the elderly varies, but studies have indicated that older individuals are more prone to developing AKI and have higher mortality rates than the general population with renal disease. The impact of dialysis in elderly patients with AKI - and critically ill individuals with multiple dysfunctions - has been discussed for years. Evidence indicates that for this group of patients dialysis does not positively impact survival and, in some situations, it might even accelerate death. This study investigated a population of elderly individuals with AKI seen in intensive care units to assess, through Propensity Score Matching, the impact dialysis has had for them. METHODS: Data from the charts of patients aged 60 years or older seen at the intensive care unit of a general hospital between January 2012 and December 2014 and diagnosed with AKI were collected. RESULTS: The study included 329 patients with a mean age of 75.4 ± 9.3 years. Ischemic AKI was the most prevalent disease (54.7%) and 28.9% of the patients needed dialysis. No difference was seen in the death rates of dialysis and non-dialysis patients aged 70+ years. CONCLUSIONS: The data suggested that dialysis did not seem to impact the death rates of critically ill patients with AKI aged 70+ years.

Lupus cystitis presenting with hidronephrosis and gastrointestinal involvement.

INTRODUCTION: Lupus cystitis is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by thickening of the bladder wall, associated with ureterohydronephrosis. In several cases gastrointestinal symptoms are the main manifestation. The optimal immunosuppressive regimen is still unknown. METHODS: 16-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus was admitted with dysuria, renal impairment, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. An abdominal CT scan demonstrated moderate bilateral dilation from the pelvis to the ureterovesical junction, and the bladder exhibited reduced capacity and diffusely thickened walls. A diagnosis of chronic interstitial cystitis was performed and treatment with high dose methylprednisolone resulted in a significant relief of gastrointestinal and urinary symptoms and a reduction of the bladder thickness with improvement of their capacity. CONCLUSION: Lupus cystitis is a rare and underdiagnosed urinary manifestation of LES and the presence of mild urinary symptoms and abdominal pain may alert about this possibility.

Lupus cystitis presenting with hidronephrosis and gastrointestinal involvement / Cistite lúpica apresentando hidronefrose e envolvimento gastrointestinal

Abstract Introduction: Lupus cystitis is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by thickening of the bladder wall, associated with ureterohydronephrosis. In several cases gastrointestinal symptoms are the main manifestation. The optimal immunosuppressive regimen is still unknown. Methods: 16-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus was admitted with dysuria, renal impairment, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. An abdominal CT scan demonstrated moderate bilateral dilation from the pelvis to the ureterovesical junction, and the bladder exhibited reduced capacity and diffusely thickened walls. A diagnosis of chronic interstitial cystitis was performed and treatment with high dose methylprednisolone resulted in a significant relief of gastrointestinal and urinary symptoms and a reduction of the bladder thickness with improvement of their capacity. Conclusion: Lupus cystitis is a rare and underdiagnosed urinary manifestation of LES and the presence of mild urinary symptoms and abdominal pain may alert about this possibility.

Resumo Introdução: A Cistite Lúpica é uma manifestação rara do Lúpus Eritematoso Sistémico, caracterizada pelo espessamento da parede da bexiga, podendo estar associada com ureterohidronefrose. Em vários casos, os sintomas gastrointestinais são a principal manifestação e ainda não se sabe qual o regime imunossupressor mais adequado nesta situação. Método: Uma jovem de 16 anos de idade com lúpus eritematoso sistémico foi admitida com disúria, insuficiência renal, diarreia, dor abdominal, náuseas e vómitos. A tomografia computadorizada de abdome demonstrou dilatação moderada de ureter e pelve renal bilateralmente e bexiga exibindo capacidade reduzida e paredes difusamente espessadas. Foi feito o diagnóstico de cistite intersticial crónica e o tratamento com dose elevada de metilprednisolona resultou em um alívio significativo dos sintomas urinários e gastrointestinais e uma redução da espessura da bexiga, com melhora da sua capacidade. Conclusão: A Cistite Lúpica é uma manifestação urinária rara e subdiagnosticada do LES e a presença de sintomas urinários leves e dor abdominal devem alertar para essa possibilidade diganóstica.

Achados Ecocardiográficos em Pacientes com Hiperparatireoidismo Secundário / Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyreoidism

Doenças cardiovasculares são frequentes no curso da insuficiência renal crônica, constituem importante causa de óbito, e causam 1/3 das hospitalizações de doentes dialíticos. Hiperparatireoidismo secundárioé o distúrbio metabólico mais comum na insuficiência renal, cuja fisiopatologia envolve alterações no equilíbriodo cálcio, fósforo, calcitriol e paratormônio. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de alterações ecocardiográficas em pacientes renais crônicos com hiperparatireoidismo secundário, de acordo com níveis plasmáticos de paratormônio.Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, realizado com base em dados registrados em prontuários entre 2005 e 2007,incluindo 52 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, com doença renal crônica em programa regular de diálise, estratificados com base nos níveis plasmáticos de paratormônio em três grupos: Grupo I ≤ 299pg/mL (n=10); Grupo II entre 300-499 pg/mL (n=21); e Grupo III ≥500 pg/mL (n=21). Foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros ecocardiográficos: diâmetros da raiz da aorta, do átrio esquerdo e dos ventrículos; espessuras do septo e da parede posterior; fração de ejeção; e volumes diastólico e sistólico finais.Resultados: A análise comparativa dos achados ecocardiográficos nos três grupos revelou que a única variávelque apresentou significância estatística (p 0,009) foi a espessura diastólica da parede posterior. Conclusão: Doentes renais crônicos com hiperparatireoidismo secundário podem apresentar alteraçõesecocardiográficas, algumas das quais apresentam correlação com níveis circulantes de paratormônio....

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are frequent in the course of chronic kidney disease, are an important cause of death, and cause 1/3 of hospitalizations of patients on dialysis. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is the most common metabolic disorder in kidney failure. Its pathophysiology involves changes in the balance of calcium, phosphorus, calcitriol and parathyroid hormone. Objective: To assess the prevalence of echocardiographic abnormalities in chronic kidney disease patients with secondaryhyperparathyroidism, according to plasma levels of parathyroid hormone.Methods: Retrospective study conducted based on data recorded in medical records between 2005 and 2007, including 52 individuals of both sexes with chronic kidney disease on a regular dialysis program, stratified based on plasma levels of parathyroid hormoneinto three groups: Group I ≤ 299pg/mL (n=10); Group II between 300-499 pg/mL (n=21); and Group III ≥500 pg/mL (n=21).We evaluated the following echocardiographic parameters: aortic root diameter, left atrial and ventricular diameter; septal and posteriorwall thickness; ejection fraction; and end diastolic and systolic volumes. Results: The comparative analysis of the echocardiographic findings in the three groups revealed that the only variable presenting statistical significance (p 0.009) was diastolic posterior wall thickness. Conclusion: Patients with chronic kidney disease with secondary hyperparathyroidism may present echocardiographic changes, some of which correlate with circulating levels of parathyroid hormone...

Association of PTH and carotid thickness in patients with chronic kidney failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in terminal patients with chronic kidney failure (CKF). Diverse risk factors are involved in the pathogenesis, and are classified as traditional, which affect the general population; and non-traditional, which are peculiar to patients with CKF. Secondary hyperparathyroidism, a non-traditional and common factor in CKF, can cause an increased rate of bone absorption with mobilization of calcium and phosphorus. If the product of calcium x phosphorus is increased, the solubility of this ionic pair may be exceeded and deposition of calcium phosphate in cardiac and vascular tissues occur (called metastatic calcification). OBJECTIVE: To verify eventual relationship between the thickness of the common carotid artery and the levels of PTH in patients with CKF. METHODS: Evaluations by Doppler ultrasonography were performed to measure the width of the carotid artery wall and to search for possible correlations between different values of PTH serum levels, mineral disturbances and traditional risk factors in the carotid changes found in individuals with dialytic CKF and secondary hyperparathyroidism. RESULTS: Differences in the cholesterol level and age were observed in patients with signals of arterial calcification. A significant relationship was also observed between the PTH serum levels and the carotid artery wall thickness (r = 0.31, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: Data from this study show the possible concomitance of traditional factors and factors related to CKF in the genesis of CVDs in uremia.

Associação de PTH e espessura carotídea em pacientes com falência renal crônica e hiperparatireoidismo secundário / Association of PTH and carotid thickness in patients with chronic kidney failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism

Introdução: Doenças cardiovasculares (DCVs) são as principais causas de mortalidade em pacientes portadores de falência renal crônica (FRC). Diversos fatores de risco estão envolvidos na patogênese e são classificados em tradicionais - que afetam a população em geral; e não tradicionais - que são peculiares aos pacientes renais crônicos. Hiperparatireoidismo secundário, um fator não tradicional e comum na FRC, causa aumento da taxa de reabsorção óssea e mobilização do cálcio e do fósforo. À medida que o produto cálcio x fósforo aumenta, a solubilidade desse par iônico pode ser excedida e ocorrer deposição de fosfato de cálcio nos tecidos cardiovasculares (denominada calcificação metastática). Objetivo: Verificar possível relação entre a espessura da artéria carótida primitiva e os níveis de PTH em pacientes com FRC. Métodos: Foram realizados exames ultrassonográficos com Doppler para medir a espessura da artéria carótida e avaliar possíveis correlações entre diferentes elevações nos níveis séricos do PTH, distúrbios minerais e fatores de risco tradicionais e as alterações encontradas na carótida de portadores de FRC dialítica e hiperparatireoidismo secundário. Resultados: Foi observada diferença no nível de colesterol e na idade dos pacientes que apresentavam sinais de calcificação arterial. Também foi detectada relação significativa entre os níveis de PTH e a espessura da parede da carótida (r = 0,31; p = 0,03). Conclusão: Dados desse estudo mostram a possível concomitância de fatores tradicionais e os relacionados com a FRC na gênese das DCVs na uremia. .

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in terminal patients with chronic kidney failure (CKF). Diverse risk factors are involved in the pathogenesis, and are classified as traditional, which affect the general population; and non-traditional, which are peculiar to patients with CKF. Secondary hyperparathyroidism, a non-traditional and common factor in CKF, can cause an increased rate of bone absorption with mobilization of calcium and phosphorus. If the product of calcium x phosphorus is increased, the solubility of this ionic pair may be exceeded and deposition of calcium phosphate in cardiac and vascular tissues occur (called metastatic calcification). Objective: To verify eventual relationship between the thickness of the common carotid artery and the levels of PTH in patients with CKF. Methods: Evaluations by Doppler ultrasonography were performed to measure the width of the carotid artery wall and to search for possible correlations between different values of PTH serum levels, mineral disturbances and traditional risk factors in the carotid changes found in individuals with dialytic CKF and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Results: Differences in the cholesterol level and age were observed in patients with signals of arterial calcification. A significant relationship was also observed between the PTH serum levels and the carotid artery wall thickness (r = 0.31, p = 0.03). Conclusion: Data from this study show the possible concomitance of traditional factors and factors related to CKF in the genesis of CVDs in uremia. .

Left ventricular mass and cardiothoracic index in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis.

INTRODUCTION: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic renal disease (CRD) on hemodialysis (HD). OBJECTIVE: To show the usefulness of chest radiography in the diagnosis of LVH in CRD patients on HD. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 100 patients (58 men and 42 women), mean age 46.2 ± 14.0 years, with CRD of all causes, for at least six months on HD. Were obtained echocardiogram and chest x-rays of patients, always up to one hour after the end of HD sessions. RESULTS: LVH was detected in 83 patients (83%), of whom 56 (67.4%) had the concentric pattern and 27 (32.6%) with eccentric pattern of LVH. Cardiomegaly - defined by cardiothoracic index (CTI) > 0.5 - was present in 61 patients (61%). The following were the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy, respectively, for the variable ICT: 66.2%, 70.5% and 68.0%. The Pearson correlation between ICT and index of left ventricular mass (LVMI) was 0.552 (p < 0.05) and positive likelihood ratio of 2.2. CONCLUSION: Chest radiography is a safe and useful as a diagnostic tool of LVH in CKD patients on HD.

Massa ventricular esquerda e índice cardiotorácico em pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise / Left ventricular mass and cardiothoracic index in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis

Introdução: A hipertrofia ventricular esquerda (HVE) é um fator preditor independente de risco cardiovascular em pacientes com doença renal crônica (DRC) em hemodiálise (HD). Objetivo: Mostrar a utilidade da radiografia de tórax no diagnóstico de HVE em pacientes com DRC em HD. Métodos: Estudo transversal que incluiu 100 pacientes (58 homens e 42 mulheres), idade média de 46,2 ± 14,0 anos, com DRC de todas as etiologias, há pelo menos seis meses em HD. Foram obtidos ecocardiograma e radiografia de tórax dos pacientes, sempre até uma hora após o término das sessões de HD. Resultados: A HVE foi detectada em 83 pacientes (83%), dos quais 56 (67,4%) apresentavam o padrão concêntrico e 27 (32,6%) a padrão excêntrico de HVE. Cardiomegalia - definida por índice cardiotorácico (ICT) > 0,5 - esteve presente em 61 pacientes (61%). Foram os seguintes os valores de sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia, respectivamente, para a variável ICT: 66,2%, 70,5% e 68,0%. A correlação de Pearson entre ICT e índice de massa do ventrículo esquerdo (IMVE) foi de 0,552 (p < 0,05) e razão de verossimilhança positivo de 2,2. Conclusão: A radiografia de tórax é um exame seguro e útil como ferramenta diagnóstica de HVE em pacientes com DRC em HD. .

Introduction: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic renal disease (CRD) on hemodialysis (HD). Objective: To show the usefulness of chest radiography in the diagnosis of LVH in CRD patients on HD. Methods: Cross-sectional study including 100 patients (58 men and 42 women), mean age 46.2 ± 14.0 years, with CRD of all causes, for at least six months on HD. Were obtained echocardiogram and chest x-rays of patients, always up to one hour after the end of HD sessions. Results: LVH was detected in 83 patients (83%), of whom 56 (67.4%) had the concentric pattern and 27 (32.6%) with eccentric pattern of LVH. Cardiomegaly - defined by cardiothoracic index (CTI) > 0.5 - was present in 61 patients (61%). The following were the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy, respectively, for the variable ICT: 66.2%, 70.5% and 68.0%. The Pearson correlation between ICT and index of left ventricular mass (LVMI) was 0.552 (p < 0.05) and positive likelihood ratio of 2.2. Conclusion: Chest radiography is a safe and useful as a diagnostic tool of LVH in CKD patients on HD. .

Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of ventricular hypertrophy in patients with chronic renal disease.

BACKGROUND: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk, and its characterization and prevalence in chronic renal disease (CRD) should be further studied. OBJECTIVE: To establish the diagnosis of LVH in patients with stage-5 CRD using six different electrocardiographic criteria, and to correlate them with left ventricular mass index (LVMI) as obtained by echocardiography. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 100 patients (58 men and 42 women, mean age 46.2 + or - 14.0 years) with CRD of all causes undergoing hemodialysis (HD) for at least six months. Electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography were performed in all patients, always up to one hour after the end of the HD sessions. RESULTS: LVH was detected in 83 patients (83%), of whom 56 (67.4%) had the concentric pattern and 27 (32.6%) the eccentric pattern of LVH. Diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of all the electrocardiographic methods studied were higher than 50%. Using Pearson's linear correlation for LVMI, only the Sokolow-Lyon voltage criterion did not show a > or = 0.50 coefficient. Calculation of the likelihood ratio, in turn, showed that ECG has a discriminatory power for the diagnosis of LVH in the population studied, with emphasis on the Cornell-product and Romhilt-Estes criteria. No correlation was observed between LVMI and QTc and QTc dispersion. CONCLUSION: ECG is a useful, efficient, and highly reproducible method for the diagnosis of LVH in HD patients. In this population, the Cornell-product proved to be the most reliable criterion for the detection of LVH.

O eletrocardiograma no diagnóstico da hipertrofia ventricular de pacientes com doença renal crônica / Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of ventricular hypertrophy in patients with chronic renal disease

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertrofia ventricular esquerda (HVE) é um fator preditor independente de risco cardiovascular e sua caracterização e prevalência na doença renal crônica (DRC) carecem de melhor estudo. OBJETIVO: Estabelecer o diagnóstico de HVE em pacientes com DRC em estágio 5 por seis diferentes critérios eletrocardiográficos, correlacionando-os com o índice de massa do ventrículo esquerdo (IMVE) obtido pelo ecocardiograma. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal que incluiu 100 pacientes (58 homens e 42 mulheres, idade de 46,2 ± 14,0 anos) com DRC de todas as etiologias, há pelo menos seis meses em hemodiálise (HD). Foram obtidos eletrocardiograma (ECG) e ecocardiograma dos pacientes, sempre até uma hora após o término das sessões de HD. RESULTADOS: A HVE foi detectada em 83 pacientes (83 por cento), dos quais 56 (67,4 por cento) apresentavam o padrão concêntrico e 27 (32,6 por cento) o padrão excêntrico de HVE. Todos os métodos eletrocardiográficos estudados tiveram sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia diagnósticas acima de 50 por cento. Pela correlação linear de Pearson com o IMVE, apenas o critério de Sokolow-Lyon voltagem não apresentou coeficiente > 0,50. Já o cálculo da razão de verossimilhança mostrou que o ECG possui poder discriminatório para diagnóstico de HVE na população estudada, com ênfase para os critérios de Cornell produto e Romhilt-Estes. Não houve correlação entre IMVE com o QTc e sua dispersão. CONCLUSÃO: O ECG é um método útil, eficaz e de alta reprodutibilidade no diagnóstico de HVE dos pacientes em HD. Nessa população, o critério de Cornell produto mostrou-se o mais fidedigno para a detecção de HVE.

BACKGROUND: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk, and its characterization and prevalence in chronic renal disease (CRD) should be further studied. OBJECTIVE: To establish the diagnosis of LVH in patients with stage-5 CRD using six different electrocardiographic criteria, and to correlate them with left ventricular mass index (LVMI) as obtained by echocardiography. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including 100 patients (58 men and 42 women, mean age 46.2 ± 14.0 years) with CRD of all causes undergoing hemodialysis (HD) for at least six months. Electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography were performed in all patients, always up to one hour after the end of the HD sessions. RESULTS: LVH was detected in 83 patients (83 percent), of whom 56 (67.4 percent) had the concentric pattern and 27 (32.6 percent) the eccentric pattern of LVH. Diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of all the electrocardiographic methods studied were higher than 50 percent. Using Pearson's linear correlation for LVMI, only the Sokolow-Lyon voltage criterion did not show a > 0.50 coefficient. Calculation of the likelihood ratio, in turn, showed that ECG has a discriminatory power for the diagnosis of LVH in the population studied, with emphasis on the Cornell-product and Romhilt-Estes criteria. No correlation was observed between LVMI and QTc and QTc dispersion. CONCLUSION: ECG is a useful, efficient, and highly reproducible method for the diagnosis of LVH in HD patients. In this population, the Cornell-product proved to be the most reliable criterion for the detection of LVH.

Valor preditivo do exame de fundo de olho na detecção da nefropatia hipertensiva / Predictive value of the fundoscopy in hypertensive nephropathy

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) é conhecidamente uma das principais doenças relacionadas à doença renal crônica. Muitos estudos têm demonstrado uma correlação entre as lesões ateroscleróticas no fundo do olho e o grau de aterosclerose renal, secundário à hipertensão arterial, validando este dado como uma importante rotina semiotécnica para a depuração de nefropatias em hipertensos. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a presença de correlação entre esses dois acometimentos. MÉTODO: Foram selecionados 30 pacientes baseados nos critérios de inclusão do estudo. A depuração da creatinina e a microalbuminúria foram utilizadas para avaliar a presença de nefropatia. Alterações retinianas foram estabelecidas pela oftalmoscopia indireta. As correlações foram estudadas pelo método de Spearmam. Análise de múltipla Variância e o teste do Qui-quadrado foram empregados para estabelecer o impacto dos diversos fatores sobre as variáveis. RESULTADOS: 68,2% dos pacientes com retinopatia apresentaram nefropatia hipertensiva (NH), enquanto que 41,7% dos nefropatas tinham também retinopatia hipertensiva (RH) (x2 = 4,75; p < 0,05). Fatores de risco para aterosclerose, fármacos utilizados e os sintomas nefrológicos não diferiram entre os grupos. Pacientes com concomitância de NH e RH, apresentaram valores mais elevados de microalbuminúria quando comparados ao grupo sem acometimento e ao grupo com NH. Detectou-se correlação significativa entre essas complicações (r = 0,42; p < 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: A retinopatia hipertensiva na população estudada, apresentou correlação com a ocorrência da nefropatia hipertensiva. O encontro de alterações microvasculares em pacientes hipertensos, na fundoscopia, sugere investigação da lesão renal.(AU)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is a commonly cited cause for declining renal function. Presence of retinal arteriolar abnormalities has been postulated to represent an indicative of systemic microcirculatory damage and renal dysfunction secondary to hypertension. Demonstration of this microvascular damage may provide a useful indicator of at-risk individuals for progressive renal function decline. The purpose of this investigation is to describe the associations between these abnormalities. METHODS: Thirteen patients were recruited based in the inclusion conditions of the study. Glomerular filtration rate and the microalbuminuria were used to evaluate the nephropathy presence. Retinal arteriolar abnormalities were evaluated by using indirect fundoscopy. Correlations were examined by using Spearman correlation test. Test of Multiple Variance and Chi-square test were used to establish the impact of the several factors on the variables. RESULTS: 68.2% of patients with retinopathy showed hypertensive nephropathy (HN), while 41.7% of patients with nephropathy also had hypertensive retinopathy (HR) (x2 = 4.75; p < 0.05). Risk factors for arteriosclerosis, used medications and the nephrological symptoms did not differ among the groups. Cases with both complications (HN + HR), presented higher values of microalbuminuria as comparedto those without HR, with or without HN. Significant correlation was detected between the 2 complications (r = 0.42; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: This investigation shows correlation between the presence of HR and HN. Presence in the fundoscopy of such retinal microvascular abnormalities, in hypertensive patients, suggests screening for renal dysfunction.(AU)

Incidência de trombose venosa profunda secundária ao implante de cateter para hemodiálise: avaliação pela ultra-sonografia com Doppler / Incidence of secondary deep venous thrombosis after catheter implant for hemodialysis: evaluation by Doppler ultrasonography

Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou determinar, através de ultra-sonografia com Doppler, a incidência de trombose venosa profunda, após punção para implante de cateter temporário para hemodiálise, em 60 pacientes renais crônicos. Método: Esses pacientes, no início de terapia renal subtitutiva, foram avaliados, antes e após a punção venosa através da ultra-sonografia com Doppler. A amostra foi de portadores de insuficiência renal crônica terminal, que necessitavam de implante de cateter temporário para hemodiálise por punção venosa profunda, de forma consecutiva. A presença de trombose nas veias subclávias e/ou jugulares internas foi a variável primária. As variáveis secundárias foram local de punção, condição socioeconômica, níveis de uréia, presença de infecção, tempo de permanência do cateter, hematócrito...

Effects of calcitriol on parathyroid function and on bone remodelling in secondary hyperparathyroidism.

BACKGROUND: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (2HPT) develops in chronic renal failure due to disturbances of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D metabolism. It is characterized by high turnover bone disease and an altered calcium-parathyroid hormone (PTH) relationship. Calcitriol has been widely used for the treatment of 2HPT. However, it remains controversial whether calcitriol is capable of inducing changes of the calcium-PTH curve. The aim of the present study was to examine this issue and to determine the effect of calcitriol on bone remodelling in patients with severe 2HPT. METHODS: We evaluated 16 chronic haemodialysis patients with severe 2HPT (PTH 899+/-342 pg/ml). Each patient underwent a dynamic parathyroid function test (by infusion of calcium gluconate and sodium citrate) and a bone biopsy before and after a 6 month period of i.v. calcitriol therapy (CTx). RESULTS: After treatment, eight patients were identified as calcitriol responders and the other eight as non-responders, based on plasma PTH level (<300 pg/ml for responders and >300 pg/ml for non-responders). The first group had higher plasma 25OHD(3) levels (39+/-8 vs 24+/-7 ng/ml, P<0.005). As to the calcium-PTH curve, we found differences in slope (-12.7+/-5.2 vs -21.7+/-11.4, P=0.05), basal/maximum PTH ratio (48.8+/-14.9 vs 71.05+/-20.1%, P=0.01) and time to achieve hypocalcaemia (79.0+/-13.5 vs 94.3+/-13.7 min, P<0.001). Initial histomorphometric parameters did not allow identification of the different groups. After the 6-month CTx, alterations in the calcium-PTH curve were clearly seen in responders [a drop in maximum PTH (from 1651+/-616 to 938+/-744 pg/ml, P<0.05) and minimum PTH (from 163+/-75.4 to 102.2+/-56.7 pg/ml, P<0.005)], associated with an increase in minimum/basal PTH ratio (from 23.3+/-11.6 to 34.5+/-20.4%, P<0.05) and maximum calcium (from 0.99+/-0.07 to 1.1+/-0.09 mmol/l, P<0.05). Set point and slope were not altered after calcitriol treatment, in responders (set point=1.17+/-0.08 vs 1.15+/-0.1 mmol/l, ns; slope=-12.7+/-5.2 vs -12.9+/-9.3, ns) or non-responders (set point=1.21+/-0.05 vs 1.21+/-0.2 mmol/l, ns; slope=-21.7+/-11.4 vs -17.3+/-8.4, ns). Bone formation parameters were reduced in all patients [osteoid surface (OS/BS)=from 57.1+/-21.6 to 41.6+/-26%, P<0.05 for responders, and from 76.7+/-12 to 47.1+/-15%, P<0.001 in non-responders], but non-responders had increased bone resorption [eroded surface (ES/BS)=7.1+/-3.4 vs 16.6+/-4.9, P<0.05]. CONCLUSION: Calcitriol had non-uniform effects on parathyroid function and bone remodelling in uraemic patients. Non-responders exhibited a decoupled remodelling process that could further influence mineral balance or possibly also bone structure. To avoid such undesirable effects, early identification of non-responder patients is crucial when using calcitriol for the treatment of 2HPT.