The heart and kidney have a bidirectional relationship where heart failure can lead to worsening renal function termed cardio-renal syndrome. Clinical assessment and decongestion through diuretics is the mainstay treatment but remains challenging due to factors like diuretic resistance. Preventing congestion is important as venous congestion from right heart failure can impact the kidneys by increasing inflammation and biomarkers of renal dysfunction.
Hepatorenal syndrome is a type of kidney failure seen in patients with liver disease, usually cirrhosis. It is characterized by severe vasodilation in the systemic circulation and constriction of the renal arteries. This leads to decreased renal blood flow and kidney dysfunction. There are two main types - type 1 is a rapidly progressive form with high mortality, while type 2 progresses more slowly over weeks to months. Treatment involves use of vasoconstrictors like terlipressin with albumin to increase renal blood flow. Liver transplantation offers the best chance of cure but is limited by availability and risk of complications in patients with hepatorenal syndrome.
WHAT IS DIURETIC RESISTANCE?How to Tackle Congestion in Heart Failure?Renal handling of sodium and water.Adverse effects of major diuretics.There are two forms diuretic tolerance
Pathophysiology and mechanisms of loop diuretic resistance.Combination Diuretic Therapy. IV Diuretic .
Isolated ultrafiltration
1) Congestive heart failure involves a vicious cycle where the heart and kidneys damage each other through various physiological mechanisms related to congestion.
2) Diuretics are essential for managing heart failure but their use can have side effects like worsening kidney function if given in high doses.
3) Combination diuretic therapy using both loop and thiazide diuretics may help overcome diuretic resistance seen in some patients by blocking sodium reabsorption at different sites along the nephron.
This document discusses considerations for anesthesia during kidney transplantation. It covers preoperative risk evaluation focusing on systems impacted by renal failure. Important preoperative workup is outlined. Intraoperative concerns include general anesthesia, invasive monitoring, fluid management targeting dynamic indices rather than static pressures, and use of balanced crystalloids over normal saline. Postoperative pain management options emphasizing multimodal analgesia and regional techniques are reviewed. Maintaining normothermia and glycemic control are also noted as important intraoperative concerns. The conclusion emphasizes the challenges of perioperative kidney transplant management and the importance of optimization, pain control, fluid management, and hemodynamics for recovery.
This document discusses renal failure in patients with cirrhosis. It defines hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) as a type of renal failure seen in cirrhosis without intrinsic kidney abnormalities. HRS is classified into types 1-4 depending on severity and timeline of onset. Type 1 has the worst prognosis with median survival of 1-2 weeks. Treatment involves vasoconstrictors like terlipressin combined with albumin for volume expansion. For refractory ascites, large volume paracentesis with albumin is first line, while TIPS may be considered. Renal replacement therapy alone does not improve outcomes in HRS but may be used as a bridge to liver transplantation, which is the definitive treatment for HRS
Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of at least 25 mm Hg. It can be caused by various conditions and is classified accordingly. Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension has no known cause. It presents with dyspnea and right heart failure. Diagnosis involves right heart catheterization showing elevated pulmonary pressures. Treatment includes diuretics, vasodilators like calcium channel blockers, endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, prostanoids, and sometimes atrial septostomy or lung transplantation for severe cases refractory to medical therapy. Prognosis depends on factors like functional status, hemodynamics, and response to treatment.
1. Hemodialysis involves removing fluid and solutes from the body through diffusion and convection to achieve "dry weight." Careful fluid removal is needed to minimize hypotension risks.
2. Blood pressure fluctuates significantly during hemodialysis due to changes in vascular volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance. Both hypotension and hypertension are common complications.
3. Preventing intradialytic blood pressure issues involves accurate dry weight determination and gradual, steady ultrafiltration. Treatment of issues focuses on fluid balance, vasoactive medications, and optimizing dialysis prescription elements like sodium and temperature.
Hepatorenal syndrome is a type of kidney failure seen in patients with liver disease, usually cirrhosis. It is characterized by severe vasodilation in the systemic circulation and constriction of the renal arteries. This leads to decreased renal blood flow and kidney dysfunction. There are two main types - type 1 is a rapidly progressive form with high mortality, while type 2 progresses more slowly over weeks to months. Treatment involves use of vasoconstrictors like terlipressin with albumin to increase renal blood flow. Liver transplantation offers the best chance of cure but is limited by availability and risk of complications in patients with hepatorenal syndrome.
WHAT IS DIURETIC RESISTANCE?How to Tackle Congestion in Heart Failure?Renal handling of sodium and water.Adverse effects of major diuretics.There are two forms diuretic tolerance
Pathophysiology and mechanisms of loop diuretic resistance.Combination Diuretic Therapy. IV Diuretic .
Isolated ultrafiltration
1) Congestive heart failure involves a vicious cycle where the heart and kidneys damage each other through various physiological mechanisms related to congestion.
2) Diuretics are essential for managing heart failure but their use can have side effects like worsening kidney function if given in high doses.
3) Combination diuretic therapy using both loop and thiazide diuretics may help overcome diuretic resistance seen in some patients by blocking sodium reabsorption at different sites along the nephron.
This document discusses considerations for anesthesia during kidney transplantation. It covers preoperative risk evaluation focusing on systems impacted by renal failure. Important preoperative workup is outlined. Intraoperative concerns include general anesthesia, invasive monitoring, fluid management targeting dynamic indices rather than static pressures, and use of balanced crystalloids over normal saline. Postoperative pain management options emphasizing multimodal analgesia and regional techniques are reviewed. Maintaining normothermia and glycemic control are also noted as important intraoperative concerns. The conclusion emphasizes the challenges of perioperative kidney transplant management and the importance of optimization, pain control, fluid management, and hemodynamics for recovery.
This document discusses renal failure in patients with cirrhosis. It defines hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) as a type of renal failure seen in cirrhosis without intrinsic kidney abnormalities. HRS is classified into types 1-4 depending on severity and timeline of onset. Type 1 has the worst prognosis with median survival of 1-2 weeks. Treatment involves vasoconstrictors like terlipressin combined with albumin for volume expansion. For refractory ascites, large volume paracentesis with albumin is first line, while TIPS may be considered. Renal replacement therapy alone does not improve outcomes in HRS but may be used as a bridge to liver transplantation, which is the definitive treatment for HRS
Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of at least 25 mm Hg. It can be caused by various conditions and is classified accordingly. Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension has no known cause. It presents with dyspnea and right heart failure. Diagnosis involves right heart catheterization showing elevated pulmonary pressures. Treatment includes diuretics, vasodilators like calcium channel blockers, endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, prostanoids, and sometimes atrial septostomy or lung transplantation for severe cases refractory to medical therapy. Prognosis depends on factors like functional status, hemodynamics, and response to treatment.
1. Hemodialysis involves removing fluid and solutes from the body through diffusion and convection to achieve "dry weight." Careful fluid removal is needed to minimize hypotension risks.
2. Blood pressure fluctuates significantly during hemodialysis due to changes in vascular volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance. Both hypotension and hypertension are common complications.
3. Preventing intradialytic blood pressure issues involves accurate dry weight determination and gradual, steady ultrafiltration. Treatment of issues focuses on fluid balance, vasoactive medications, and optimizing dialysis prescription elements like sodium and temperature.
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) is a functional kidney failure that occurs in patients with cirrhosis and advanced liver disease. It is characterized by severe abnormalities in renal blood flow regulation and renal function. There are two main types - type 1 is a rapidly progressive form and type 2 is a slower progressive form. The pathogenesis involves splanchnic vasodilation leading to renal vasoconstriction. Diagnosis requires meeting criteria related to kidney function tests and ruling out other causes. Treatment aims to reverse renal failure through use of vasoconstrictors like terlipressin or octreotide to relieve renal vasoconstriction until liver transplantation.
This document discusses changes in blood pressure that occur during and after hemodialysis. It explains that hemodialysis aims to remove fluid and solutes from the body to achieve "dry weight" through diffusion and convection. Both hypotension and hypertension can occur, and the document outlines their causes and various prevention and treatment strategies. These include carefully setting the fluid removal rate, using bicarbonate dialysate, and choosing appropriate antihypertensive medications. The document emphasizes the complexity of blood pressure fluctuations during dialysis and the need for effective management to ensure patient safety.
Renal failure and renal replacement therapyIvan Luyimbazi
This document provides information on chronic kidney disease (CKD), its stages and management through renal replacement therapies like hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It describes the pathophysiology and risk factors for CKD and outlines the clinical presentation of renal failure. It then discusses the treatment options for end stage renal disease, including the general principles, procedures and nursing care involved in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Complications associated with each modality are also summarized.
Renal failure and renal replacement therapyIvan Luyimbazi
This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal replacement therapy. It defines CKD and its stages based on glomerular filtration rate. The main treatment options for end-stage renal disease are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis involves circulating the patient's blood through a dialysis machine to remove waste via diffusion across a semi-permeable membrane. Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the peritoneal membrane and infuses dialysate into the peritoneal cavity to remove waste via diffusion and osmosis. Complications, nursing care and procedures are discussed for both treatment modalities.
Hepato-Renal Syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal impairment that occurs in patients with advanced liver disease or fulminant hepatic failure. It is characterized by intense renal vasoconstriction leading to a marked reduction in glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow without major histologic kidney changes. HRS is classified into two types - type 1 is rapidly progressive while type 2 is slow in onset. The pathophysiology involves systemic vasodilation and subsequent renal vasoconstriction mediated by the sympathetic nervous system and various cytokines. Treatment involves pharmacologic interventions like terlipressin or TIPS to constrict systemic vessels. Liver transplantation remains the definitive treatment as it cures both liver and renal dysfunction.
This document discusses strategies for using diuretics to treat heart failure patients with congestion. It addresses challenges like assessing congestion, determining an individual's response to diuretics, and managing electrolyte imbalances. The document recommends early evaluation of diuretic response and intensifying loop diuretic doses through a stepped pharmacologic approach. It also suggests combining loop diuretics with thiazide or thiazide-like drugs to help overcome diuretic resistance from distal nephron remodeling.
The document provides a historical overview and definitions of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), which occurs in patients with liver disease and involves impaired renal function due to severe renal vasoconstriction. It discusses the pathogenesis of HRS, including increased circulating vasodilators, renal vasoconstrictor imbalance, and reduced cardiac output. Precipitating factors include bacterial infections and paracentesis. Treatment focuses on volume expansion, vasoconstrictor drugs, and TIPS to lower portal pressure.
1) Acute kidney injury commonly occurs in critical illness and is a predictor of adverse outcomes. Common causes include renal hypoperfusion, SIRS, nephrotoxic drugs, and contrast nephropathy.
2) Early volume expansion is recommended to correct extracellular volume depletion, though certain colloids may impair renal function. Diuretics do not improve outcomes and increase side effects.
3) Maintaining an MAP of at least 60-65mmHg with vasopressors is recommended, and vasodilators like fenoldopam may benefit renal function. Tight glycemic control may reduce acute kidney injury in surgical ICU patients.
1) A study examined the relationship between renal oxygen supply and demand in patients with and without acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery.
2) The study found that patients with AKI had a higher slope in the relationship between renal oxygen consumption and glomerular filtration rate compared to controls, indicating impaired oxygen supply relative to demand.
3) This challenges the previous view that acute renal failure represents an "acute renal success" by reducing renal workload and preserving oxygen supply, and suggests AKI may actually involve renal hypoxic injury due to inadequate oxygen supply relative to demand.
This document discusses diuretics and their use in acute kidney injury (AKI). It begins with definitions of AKI and how it is measured. AKI, formerly called acute renal failure, is a clinical syndrome involving a decline in glomerular filtration rate and the accumulation of waste products. Measurement of renal function typically involves serum creatinine, though it has limitations.
The document then discusses the epidemiology of AKI, noting it occurs in 1-7% of hospitalized patients and carries high mortality, especially those requiring renal replacement therapy. High risk factors for AKI are discussed.
The bulk of the document focuses on diuretics - their definitions, classes including loop diuretics and mechanisms of
This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD), including its pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment strategies to slow progression. It notes that CKD progression involves both hemodynamic and non-hemodynamic mechanisms, such as activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system leading to inflammation and fibrosis. Blocking the RAAS through ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and blood pressure control has been shown to slow CKD progression by reducing proteinuria, glomerular hypertension, and inflammation. The document reviews several landmark clinical trials that established the renoprotective effects of RAAS inhibition in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney diseases.
Dr. Nannika Pradhan presented on pulmonary hypertension (PH). The key points discussed include:
1. PH is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure ≥25 mmHg at rest as assessed by right heart catheterization.
2. PH is classified clinically into 5 groups based on etiology.
3. Clinical features include dyspnea, chest pain, syncope, signs of right heart failure. Diagnosis involves echocardiogram, CT scan, ventilation-perfusion scan and right heart catheterization.
4. Treatment depends on disease severity and involves diuretics, oxygen supplementation, calcium channel blockers, endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, prostano
Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition characterized by impaired renal function in patients with advanced liver disease and portal hypertension. There are two types - type 1 is rapid and progressive, leading to death within a month without treatment, while type 2 is less severe but still associated with worse prognosis. The pathogenesis involves splanchnic vasodilation triggering renal vasoconstriction. Treatment involves vasoconstrictors like terlipressin combined with albumin to increase mean arterial pressure and improve renal function. Achieving at least a 10 mmHg increase in MAP with vasoconstrictor therapy correlates with better renal outcomes in hepatorenal syndrome patients.
This document provides an overview of recent advances in heart failure. It discusses definitions and types of heart failure, etiology, pathogenesis, biomarkers, life's simple 7 guidelines by ADA, acute decompensated heart failure, factors triggering acute heart failure, parameters associated with worse outcomes, criteria for ICU/CCU hospitalization, general management principles, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, identifying and treating precipitants, phenotypic presentations of acute decompensation, recommendations for oxygen therapy and ventilation, principles of volume management, vascular therapy, inotropic therapy, thrombo-embolism prophylaxis, mechanical assist devices, algorithm for confirming suspected heart failure, management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and the drug LCZ
This document discusses acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), including:
1. ADHF is characterized by rapidly developing symptoms of new or worsening chronic heart failure requiring hospitalization. It carries a high risk of rehospitalization and mortality.
2. Causes of ADHF include non-adherence to medications, acute myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, infections, and other cardiovascular disorders.
3. Management involves aggressive diuresis, treatment of underlying causes, optimization of disease-modifying medications, and consideration of inotropes or mechanical circulatory support for severe cases.
4. Biomarkers like BNP are useful for diagnosis, assessing severity, and guiding therapy, while
This document contains 10 tables that outline various risk factors for arterial and venous thrombosis, clinical assessments for deep vein thrombosis, comparisons of different anticoagulant drugs, recommendations for managing bleeding risks from anticoagulation, contraindications for thrombolytic therapy, and antiplatelet therapy for acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions. The tables list positive family history, male sex, various medical conditions, and behaviors as risk factors and provide guidance on therapeutic drug levels, managing bleeding events, and appropriate patient populations for different treatments.
1) Cardiorenal syndrome commonly occurs in patients with acute decompensated heart failure and is associated with poor outcomes. It involves a complex interaction between hemodynamic alterations and activation of neurohormonal systems that affects both the heart and kidneys.
2) There are five types of cardiorenal syndrome classified based on the inciting cardiac or renal event and the affected secondary organs. Type 1 is acute cardiorenal syndrome due to acute worsening of cardiac function leading to kidney injury.
3) Loop diuretics are the mainstay of treatment for congestion in heart failure but aggressive diuresis may worsen kidney function. Other therapies discussed include inotropic agents, vasopressin antagonists
This document discusses the challenges of performing a combined heart-kidney transplant (H/KTx). There are no clear guidelines for fluid management in H/KTx due to competing strategies between heart and kidney transplantation. Outcomes are similar for older combined H/KTx patients compared to younger patients. Careful patient selection is important due to organ shortages. Perioperative management in the ICU and consideration of a staged surgical procedure are discussed. Optimal fluid management is difficult due to competing hemodynamic targets between the heart and kidney grafts.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) is a functional kidney failure that occurs in patients with cirrhosis and advanced liver disease. It is characterized by severe abnormalities in renal blood flow regulation and renal function. There are two main types - type 1 is a rapidly progressive form and type 2 is a slower progressive form. The pathogenesis involves splanchnic vasodilation leading to renal vasoconstriction. Diagnosis requires meeting criteria related to kidney function tests and ruling out other causes. Treatment aims to reverse renal failure through use of vasoconstrictors like terlipressin or octreotide to relieve renal vasoconstriction until liver transplantation.
This document discusses changes in blood pressure that occur during and after hemodialysis. It explains that hemodialysis aims to remove fluid and solutes from the body to achieve "dry weight" through diffusion and convection. Both hypotension and hypertension can occur, and the document outlines their causes and various prevention and treatment strategies. These include carefully setting the fluid removal rate, using bicarbonate dialysate, and choosing appropriate antihypertensive medications. The document emphasizes the complexity of blood pressure fluctuations during dialysis and the need for effective management to ensure patient safety.
Renal failure and renal replacement therapyIvan Luyimbazi
This document provides information on chronic kidney disease (CKD), its stages and management through renal replacement therapies like hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It describes the pathophysiology and risk factors for CKD and outlines the clinical presentation of renal failure. It then discusses the treatment options for end stage renal disease, including the general principles, procedures and nursing care involved in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Complications associated with each modality are also summarized.
Renal failure and renal replacement therapyIvan Luyimbazi
This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal replacement therapy. It defines CKD and its stages based on glomerular filtration rate. The main treatment options for end-stage renal disease are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis involves circulating the patient's blood through a dialysis machine to remove waste via diffusion across a semi-permeable membrane. Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the peritoneal membrane and infuses dialysate into the peritoneal cavity to remove waste via diffusion and osmosis. Complications, nursing care and procedures are discussed for both treatment modalities.
Hepato-Renal Syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal impairment that occurs in patients with advanced liver disease or fulminant hepatic failure. It is characterized by intense renal vasoconstriction leading to a marked reduction in glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow without major histologic kidney changes. HRS is classified into two types - type 1 is rapidly progressive while type 2 is slow in onset. The pathophysiology involves systemic vasodilation and subsequent renal vasoconstriction mediated by the sympathetic nervous system and various cytokines. Treatment involves pharmacologic interventions like terlipressin or TIPS to constrict systemic vessels. Liver transplantation remains the definitive treatment as it cures both liver and renal dysfunction.
This document discusses strategies for using diuretics to treat heart failure patients with congestion. It addresses challenges like assessing congestion, determining an individual's response to diuretics, and managing electrolyte imbalances. The document recommends early evaluation of diuretic response and intensifying loop diuretic doses through a stepped pharmacologic approach. It also suggests combining loop diuretics with thiazide or thiazide-like drugs to help overcome diuretic resistance from distal nephron remodeling.
The document provides a historical overview and definitions of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), which occurs in patients with liver disease and involves impaired renal function due to severe renal vasoconstriction. It discusses the pathogenesis of HRS, including increased circulating vasodilators, renal vasoconstrictor imbalance, and reduced cardiac output. Precipitating factors include bacterial infections and paracentesis. Treatment focuses on volume expansion, vasoconstrictor drugs, and TIPS to lower portal pressure.
1) Acute kidney injury commonly occurs in critical illness and is a predictor of adverse outcomes. Common causes include renal hypoperfusion, SIRS, nephrotoxic drugs, and contrast nephropathy.
2) Early volume expansion is recommended to correct extracellular volume depletion, though certain colloids may impair renal function. Diuretics do not improve outcomes and increase side effects.
3) Maintaining an MAP of at least 60-65mmHg with vasopressors is recommended, and vasodilators like fenoldopam may benefit renal function. Tight glycemic control may reduce acute kidney injury in surgical ICU patients.
1) A study examined the relationship between renal oxygen supply and demand in patients with and without acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery.
2) The study found that patients with AKI had a higher slope in the relationship between renal oxygen consumption and glomerular filtration rate compared to controls, indicating impaired oxygen supply relative to demand.
3) This challenges the previous view that acute renal failure represents an "acute renal success" by reducing renal workload and preserving oxygen supply, and suggests AKI may actually involve renal hypoxic injury due to inadequate oxygen supply relative to demand.
This document discusses diuretics and their use in acute kidney injury (AKI). It begins with definitions of AKI and how it is measured. AKI, formerly called acute renal failure, is a clinical syndrome involving a decline in glomerular filtration rate and the accumulation of waste products. Measurement of renal function typically involves serum creatinine, though it has limitations.
The document then discusses the epidemiology of AKI, noting it occurs in 1-7% of hospitalized patients and carries high mortality, especially those requiring renal replacement therapy. High risk factors for AKI are discussed.
The bulk of the document focuses on diuretics - their definitions, classes including loop diuretics and mechanisms of
This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD), including its pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment strategies to slow progression. It notes that CKD progression involves both hemodynamic and non-hemodynamic mechanisms, such as activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system leading to inflammation and fibrosis. Blocking the RAAS through ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and blood pressure control has been shown to slow CKD progression by reducing proteinuria, glomerular hypertension, and inflammation. The document reviews several landmark clinical trials that established the renoprotective effects of RAAS inhibition in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney diseases.
Dr. Nannika Pradhan presented on pulmonary hypertension (PH). The key points discussed include:
1. PH is defined as a mean pulmonary arterial pressure ≥25 mmHg at rest as assessed by right heart catheterization.
2. PH is classified clinically into 5 groups based on etiology.
3. Clinical features include dyspnea, chest pain, syncope, signs of right heart failure. Diagnosis involves echocardiogram, CT scan, ventilation-perfusion scan and right heart catheterization.
4. Treatment depends on disease severity and involves diuretics, oxygen supplementation, calcium channel blockers, endothelin receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, prostano
Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition characterized by impaired renal function in patients with advanced liver disease and portal hypertension. There are two types - type 1 is rapid and progressive, leading to death within a month without treatment, while type 2 is less severe but still associated with worse prognosis. The pathogenesis involves splanchnic vasodilation triggering renal vasoconstriction. Treatment involves vasoconstrictors like terlipressin combined with albumin to increase mean arterial pressure and improve renal function. Achieving at least a 10 mmHg increase in MAP with vasoconstrictor therapy correlates with better renal outcomes in hepatorenal syndrome patients.
This document provides an overview of recent advances in heart failure. It discusses definitions and types of heart failure, etiology, pathogenesis, biomarkers, life's simple 7 guidelines by ADA, acute decompensated heart failure, factors triggering acute heart failure, parameters associated with worse outcomes, criteria for ICU/CCU hospitalization, general management principles, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, identifying and treating precipitants, phenotypic presentations of acute decompensation, recommendations for oxygen therapy and ventilation, principles of volume management, vascular therapy, inotropic therapy, thrombo-embolism prophylaxis, mechanical assist devices, algorithm for confirming suspected heart failure, management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and the drug LCZ
This document discusses acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), including:
1. ADHF is characterized by rapidly developing symptoms of new or worsening chronic heart failure requiring hospitalization. It carries a high risk of rehospitalization and mortality.
2. Causes of ADHF include non-adherence to medications, acute myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, infections, and other cardiovascular disorders.
3. Management involves aggressive diuresis, treatment of underlying causes, optimization of disease-modifying medications, and consideration of inotropes or mechanical circulatory support for severe cases.
4. Biomarkers like BNP are useful for diagnosis, assessing severity, and guiding therapy, while
This document contains 10 tables that outline various risk factors for arterial and venous thrombosis, clinical assessments for deep vein thrombosis, comparisons of different anticoagulant drugs, recommendations for managing bleeding risks from anticoagulation, contraindications for thrombolytic therapy, and antiplatelet therapy for acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary interventions. The tables list positive family history, male sex, various medical conditions, and behaviors as risk factors and provide guidance on therapeutic drug levels, managing bleeding events, and appropriate patient populations for different treatments.
1) Cardiorenal syndrome commonly occurs in patients with acute decompensated heart failure and is associated with poor outcomes. It involves a complex interaction between hemodynamic alterations and activation of neurohormonal systems that affects both the heart and kidneys.
2) There are five types of cardiorenal syndrome classified based on the inciting cardiac or renal event and the affected secondary organs. Type 1 is acute cardiorenal syndrome due to acute worsening of cardiac function leading to kidney injury.
3) Loop diuretics are the mainstay of treatment for congestion in heart failure but aggressive diuresis may worsen kidney function. Other therapies discussed include inotropic agents, vasopressin antagonists
This document discusses the challenges of performing a combined heart-kidney transplant (H/KTx). There are no clear guidelines for fluid management in H/KTx due to competing strategies between heart and kidney transplantation. Outcomes are similar for older combined H/KTx patients compared to younger patients. Careful patient selection is important due to organ shortages. Perioperative management in the ICU and consideration of a staged surgical procedure are discussed. Optimal fluid management is difficult due to competing hemodynamic targets between the heart and kidney grafts.
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Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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1. Right Heart Failure and
Cardio – Renal Syndrome
Thida Tabucanon, MD, W. H. Wilson Tang, MD
Cardiol Clin. 2020 May ; 38(2): 185–202.
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2020.01.004.
2. Inflammation and Cardio – Renal Syndrome
Heart Failure
Production of Pro
inflammatory cytokines
• Neurohormonal activation
• Venous Congestion
Decrease cardiac
function
Vascular Dysfunction
Renal fibrosis
Progressive renal
dysfunction
Increase vascular
Permeability
Promote absorption of
pro inflammatory
endotoxin from bowel
Cardio Renal
Syndrome
3. Neurohormonal activation in HF
RAAS
Angiotensin II TNF 𝛼 biosynthesis in
myocardium and renal tissue activated NF
kappa B IL6, MCP 1 and other
inflammatory cytokine in kidney
SNS
Increase HR Increase TNF 𝛼,
IL-6 and IL 1𝛽 in myocardium
cells and cardiac blood vessel
4. Venous Congestion
Mesenteric venous
congestion bowel wall
edema and increased
vascular permeability
Gram negative bacterial
translocation through the
endothelial cells of
intestinal villi and
endotoxin release (LPS)
LPS promotes
secretion of
inflammatory cytokines
(TNF-α, IL-1 family, IL-6,
IL-8, IL-10 family, IL-12
family, IL-15 & TGF-β
Intravascular Volume
Expansion Vascular
inflammation and
endothelial cell
activation (NO and
prostacyclin)
Peripheral congestion
release inflammatory
marker (IL-6 and
endothelin 1)
RV dysfunction and
dilatation ventricular
interdependence LV
remodeling reduce
CO and renal arterial
pressure
CARDIO
RENAL
SYNDROME
5. Diagnostic Strategies for Congestion and CRS
Serum and Urine
Biomarkers
Renal Ultrasono-
graphy
Intra abdominal
Pressure
6. Serum and Urine Biomarkers
BNP – NT
pro BNP
Cardiac Marker for
myocardial Stretch,
associated with
renal dysfunction
Troponin
and
glactin 3
Cardiac biomarker
elevated in CRS,
associated with
mortality rate
NGAL
Urine NGAL =
proximal tubular injury
Serum NGAL = HF
with renal dysfunction
Cystatin
C (CysC)
Renal biomarker
from tubules
measure GFR
Albumin
in Urine
Diagnostic and
Prognostic,
associated with
mortality and
admission for HF
CysC +
Troponin
+ NT pro
BNP
Prognostic value for
adverse events in
AHF
7. Renal Ultrasonography
● Renal vein flow pattern using doppler ultrasound depend on RAP and strongly correlated with clinical
outcomes
● Continuous renal flow pattern = normal rap, discontinuous renal flow pattern = increased RAP and
monophasic pattern = highest RAP and poor outcomes (<40% survival at 1 year).
● Renal flow pattern > renal resistive index (RI) to have incremental prognostic value that reflect renal
venous congestion
● Limitation : require expertise to perform, and needs validation for consistency of Doppler waveform
sampling by operators and in a diverse group of patients
8. Intra-abdominal Pressure
● Splanchnic congestion due to RHF
● Measuring IAP could be using intra-bladder
pressure using intra bladder catheter connected to
transducer
● Increased IAP elevated pressure greater than
normal range (5 – 7 mmHg)
9. Medical Treatment Options for RHF and CRS
DECONGESTION
Reduce
Systemic
Congestion
Return
Balance
Diuretic,
UF and
Dialysis
Diuretic
Resistance
LOOP DIURETIC
Loop of
Henle, Short
Peak of
action
Natriuresis,
reduce
volume
overload
Protein
bound anion
Furosemide,
Torsemide,
Bumetanide
10. Loop Diuretic
● Higher dose is needed to achieve same
therapeutic effect higher dose is associated
with greater diuresis, weight loss and transient
WRF
● DOSE-AHF trial continuous vs bolus strategy
of diuretic administration no difference in
symptom relief and in change of renal function,
neither in mortality
● Continuous administration associated with more
hyponatremia, need for vasopressors,
rehospitalization and death at 6 months
● Transition to oral therapy depend on medication
half life (4-6 hr for furosemide and bumetanide,
8-12h for torsemide)
11. Progressive impedance of venous return
from kidney in venous congestion, effective
decongestion may improve renal perfusion
and increase diuresis and natriuresis
Excessive diuresis without
adequate right heart reserve can
reduce preload and impair CO
Relative iv hypovolemia and
decrease diuresis and natriuresis
12. Diuretic Resistance
● Diuretic resistance diminished or
loss of diuretic response before
reach the therapeutic goal of relief
from edema.
● Measuring diuretic efficacy or
resistance weight loss, net fluid
loss, urine output after 40mg iv
furosemide and natriuresis
● No cut off or standard definition of
diuretic resistance
● Braking phenomena diminished
diuretic induced natriuresis
contributors to diuretic resistance
○ Hemodynamic braking
○ Neurohormonal braking
● Nephron Remodeling determine
diuretic efficacy
● Add non loop diuretic overcome
braking phenomenon and nephron
remodeling augment natriuresis
13. Vasoactive and inotropic drugs
used in RHF, clinical trial evidence has
been lacking, most literature based upon
cardio-centric optimization in advance
HF patients
Selective pulmonary vasodilator
successfully used for acute RHF
where PH is a major contributor,
evidence in CRS is still lacking
Other medical therapies
14. SUMMARY
Clinical assessment of extra-cellular
fluid status remains important to keep
the balance between hypervolemia
and dehydration.
Decongestion is still the
mainstay strategy in HF with
CRS and is clinically
challenging. Prevention should
be the most important goal.
The heart and kidney
have complex
bidirectional interlinks
termed CRS
Correlation of venous congestion
and renal dysfunction in HF
which represents the significant
influence from the right heart.
Production of pro inflammatory cytokines as a consequence of HF could be from :
Neurohormonal activation
Venous congestion local congestion (splanchnic congestion and intra renal venous congestion) or systemic venous congestion
Cytokines Tumor necrotic factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) have direct biological effects to structural and functional damage to various end organs (heart, vasculature and kidney) correlate with poor clinical outcomes
Inflammation depressed cardiac function, vascular dysfunction, renal fibrosis and pr ogressive renal dysfunction
Inflammation increase vascular permeability and promote absorption of pro inflammatory endotoxins from the bowel
Increased activity of RAAS and SNS in HF chronic inflammation
Angiotensin II (AII) increases TNF 𝛼 biosynthesis in myocardium that mediated through angiotensin 1 receptor. Also in animal AII increases renal tissue expression of TNF 𝛼 (at glomeruli, mainly at endothelium of tubules and vasculature), activated NF kappa B and induced renal synthesis of IL6, MCP 1 coexisting with glomerular and interstitial inflammatory cells in kidney
SNS isoproterenol infusion increase expression of TNF 𝛼, IL-6 and IL-1𝛽 in myocardium cells and cardiac blood vessels and beta blocker administration decreases these effects
Venous and tissue congestion promotes inflammatory response by various mechanism
Mesenteric venous congestion bowel wall edema and increased vascular permeability gram negative bacterial translocation through the endothelial cells of intestinal villi and endotoxin release
Endotoxin : LPS promotes secretion of inflammatory cytokines LPS and cytokines levels increased in edematous chronic HF reduction after acute diuretic treatment
Higher endotoxin levels In hepatic vein compared to LV in acute HF suggest bacterial or endotoxin translocation from bowel to blood stream
Intravascular volume expansion vascular inflammation and endothelial cell activation through cytokine secretion itself and alter other bioactive molecules such as NO and prostacyclin function
In human study, peripheral congestion created through applied pressure using tourniquet on the arms release inflammatory markers, IL-6 and endothelin 1
Systemic inflammation in HF contribute to CRS development also leads to end organ damage
RHF increased RV filling pressure RV dysfunction and dilatation ventricular interdependence leftward shift of interventricular septum and alter LV geometry
Reducing LV distensibility, preload and reducing CO reducing renal arterial pressure CRS
Most often in isolated RHF in advanced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Venous and tissue congestion promotes inflammatory response by various mechanism
Mesenteric venous congestion bowel wall edema and increased vascular permeability gram negative bacterial translocation through the endothelial cells of intestinal villi and endotoxin release
Endotoxin : LPS promotes secretion of inflammatory cytokines LPS and cytokines levels increased in edematous chronic HF reduction after acute diuretic treatment
Higher endotoxin levels In hepatic vein compared to LV in acute HF suggest bacterial or endotoxin translocation from bowel to blood stream
Intravascular volume expansion vascular inflammation and endothelial cell activation through cytokine secretion itself and alter other bioactive molecules such as NO and prostacyclin function
In human study, peripheral congestion created through applied pressure using tourniquet on the arms release inflammatory markers, IL-6 and endothelin 1
Systemic inflammation in HF contribute to CRS development also leads to end organ damage
RHF increased RV filling pressure RV dysfunction and dilatation ventricular interdependence leftward shift of interventricular septum and alter LV geometry
Reducing LV distensibility, preload and reducing CO reducing renal arterial pressure CRS
Most often in isolated RHF in advanced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Provide a wide spectrum of prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of organ injury (including heart and kidney)
BNP Marker of myocardial stretch has diagnostic and prognostic roles in HF and CRS higher BNP in HF with impaired renal function compared with normal renal function impaired renal excretion, volume overload and cardiomyopathy associated with renal dysfunction
Cardiac Troponin and glactin 3 cardiac biomarker elevated in CRS higher level, higher mortality rate in HF
Neutrophil Gelatinase associated Lipocalin (NGAL) large lysosomal enzyme originating in proximal tubular cell detection urine NGAL = proximal tubular injury, elevated serum NGAL = HF with renal dysfunction, elevated serum and urine NGAL = predictor for dialysis and death in AKI patients. Serial measurement of NGAL in AHF patients is an accurate predictor of Worsening Renal Function
Cystatin C (CysC) renal biomarker that secreted by renal tubules better than creatinine for measuring GFR
CysC + NT pro BNP and Cardiac Troponin additive prognostic value for adverse events in AHF
Albuminuria in HF without concomitant comorbidity has diagnostic power for CRS than using GFR, also associated with increased mortality and admission for HF
Renal vein flow pattern using doppler ultrasound depend on RAP and strongly correlated with clinical outcomes continuous renal flow pattern = normal rap, discontinuous renal flow pattern = increased RAP and monophasic pattern = highest RAP and poor outcomes (<40% survival at 1 year).
Renal flow pattern > renal resistive index (RI) to have incremental prognostic value that reflect renal venous congestion
Limitation : require expertise to perform, and needs validation for consistency of Doppler waveform sampling by operators and in a diverse group of patients
Cornerstone Decongestion reduce systemic venous congestion, return balance in hemodynamic, neurohormonal and biological activation
Decongestion diuretics, ultrafiltration and dialysis
Most challenging of decongestion in CRS diuretic resistance
Loop Diuretic inhibit Na+K+2Cl- co transporter at thick ascending limb of loop of henle with short peak of action (1—30 min for iv and 1-1.5 hours for oral administration)
Loop Diuretic cause natriuresis, net negative water and salt balance, and reduced volume overload
Most used diuretic Furosemide, Torsemide, Bumetanide
Loop diuretic protein bound anion hypoalbuminemia decreased its transportation to site of action; NSAID drug, bile acid and uremic toxin reduced its efficacy
Dose response to diuretic curve in HF shifts downward and to the right higher dose is needed to achieve same therapeutic effect higher dose is associated with greater diuresis, weight loss and transient WRF
DOSE-AHF trial continuous vs bolus strategy of diuretic administration no difference in symptom relief and in change of renal function, neither in mortality
Continuous administration associated with more hyponatremia, need for vasopressors, rehospitalization and death at 6 months
Transition to oral therapy depend on medication half life (4-6 hr for furosemide and bumetanide, 8-12h for torsemide)
A stepwise pharmacologic strategy has been proposed and studied in post hoc analysis of 3 randomized controlled trials in acute HF with CRS, including DOSE-AHF(153), the Cardiorenal Rescue Study in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (CARRESS-HF)(156) and Renal Optimization Strategies Evaluation in AHF (ROSE-AHF) trial(157). These studies showed superiority to standard decongestive therapy (including non-adjusted diuretic dose) without WRF and superiority to ultrafiltration in preservation of renal function at 96 hours
Diuretic efficacy in HF has been shown as a strong predictor for mortality and morbidity including all-cause death, HF readmission and renal related readmission after correction with baseline eGFR
Braking phenomena diminished diuretic induced natriuresis contributors to diuretic resistance
Hemodynamic braking diuretic reduces extracellular fluid SNS and RASS activation increases sodium reabsorption at proximal tubules
Neurohormonal braking diuretic increases urine sodium and activates TGFeedback renin production afferent arteriolar vasoconstriction reduces sodium filtration
Nephron remodeling (distal tubular hypertrophy and hyperplasia) as a consequence of prolonged use of loop diuretic is also considered a determinant of diuretic efficacy
Hence, addition of non-loop diuretics (i.e. thiazide or potassium sparing diuretic), which is termed “segmental nephron blockage,” may be reasonable and also might overcome the braking phenomenon and nephron remodeling thereby augmenting natriuresis(171) without compromising GFR
selective pulmonary vasodilators have been used with success (e.g., inhaled nitric oxide, prostacyclin and iloprost), although there is limited data to support the role of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for this indication.