Renal Function Impairment in Kidney Transplantation: Importance of Early BK Virus Detection.

BACKGROUND: BK virus allograft nephropathy is a major complication of kidney transplantation that markedly reduces graft survival (50% graft failure 24 months after being diagnosed). BK virus replication can occur at any time posttransplantation. Viruria detection is a signal of virus reactivation and precedes viremia. Only viremia has been related to BK nephropathy. Early detection appears to be important in the prevention of BK nephropathy. METHODS: Using serial follow-up of BK infection, we sought to determine the association of BK virus infection with kidney function impairment. We included all solitary kidney recipients transplanted between February 1, 2010 and December 31, 2014 and followed for at least 1 year. Viruria at >107 copies/mL, viremia at >104 copies/mL, or biopsy-proven BK nephropathy were indicative of positivity. Various recipient, donor, and transplant characteristics were registered. Creatinine level was measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months and while virus replication was detected. P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Two hundred fifty-four kidney recipients were included. Viruria was detected in 73 of them (28.74%), of whom 32 (12.6%) also had viremia. Of the 32 recipients with viremia, 7 had biopsy-proven nephropathy. Only viremia positivity had a negative effect on kidney function (P < .01). One of 32 viremia-positive recipients had graft loss (3.1%). CONCLUSION: Serial monitoring for BK virus replication is important for detection of BK infection. Early BK detection appears crucial to prevent impairment of kidney function and subsequent graft loss.

¿Mejora la aproximación físico-química de Stewart-Fencl la valoración del equilibrio ácido-base en pacientes estables en hemodiafiltración? / Does Stewart-Fencl approach improve the evaluation of acidbase status in stable patients on hemodiafiltration?

Introducción: la evaluación del equilibrio ácido-base se basa en la ecuación de Henderson-Hasselbach. En 1983, P. Stewart desarrolló un análisis cuantitativo del equilibrio ácido-base en el que muestra un sistema con unas variables independientes entre las que se incluyen pCO2, diferencia iónica fuerte medida (SIDm), es decir, la diferencia entre la suma de cationes fuertes (Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++) y la suma de aniones fuertes (Cl–, lactato) y la concentración total de todos los aniones débiles no volátiles (ATot), cuyos principales representantes son el fósforo inorgánico (P–) y la albúmina (Albúm.–). El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar desde ambas perspectivas el equilibrio ácido-base en pacientes en hemodiafiltración (HDF) crónica. Material y métodos: se estudian 35 pacientes (24 hombres y 11 mujeres, con una edad media de 67,2 ± 15,7 años y con un peso seco de 72,8 ± 19,2 kg. La duración media de la hemodiálisis (HD) fue de 253,6 ± 40,5 minutos. Se analizan los parámetros gasométricos (pH, pCO2, HCO3–y exceso de bases) y Na+, K+, Cl–, Ca++, Mg++ y lactato. Se calcularon la SIDm, la SIDe mediante la fórmula de Figge (1.000 x 2,46–11 x pCO2 /[10 – pH] + Albúm. g/dl x [0,123 x pH –0,631] + P en mmol/l x [0,309 x pH –0,469)] y gap del SID (SIDm-SIDe). Resultados: el pH pre-HD fue de 7,36 ± 0,08 y el pH post-HD de 7,44 ± 0,08 (p <0,001). No se apreciaron diferencias significativas entre pCO2 pre y post-HD. El HCO3 – y el exceso de bases se incrementaron durante la sesión (p <0,001). La SIDm descendió de manera significativa de 46,2 ± 2,9 preHD a 45 ± 2,3 post-HD (p <0,05). Por el contrario, la SIDe se elevó de 38,5 ± 3,8 a 42,9 ± 3,1 (p <0,001). El anion gap descendió de 18,6 ± 3,8 pre-HD a 12,8 ± 2,8 Eq/l post-HD (p <0,001) y el gap del SID de 7,6 ± 3 a 2,1 ± 2 (p <0,001). Se apreció una correlación entre el anion gap y el gap-SID tanto antes como después de la HDF. Asimismo, se apreció una correlación significativa entre el ?? exceso de bases y ?? del gap-SID. Conclusión: en conclusión, la aproximación físico-química de Stewart-Fencl no mejora la valoración del equilibrio ácido-base en pacientes en HDF crónica. En presencia de normocloremia la SIDm no refleja el proceso alcalinizante de la sesión de hemodiálisis. Bajo esta perspectiva, la sesión de hemodiálisis se concibe como una retirada de aniones inorgánicos no metabolizables, en especial el sulfato. El espacio dejado por estos aniones es reemplazado por OH–y secundariamente por HCO3–. La única ventaja vendría dada por una mejor valoración de los aniones no medidos mediante el gap del SID, sin el efecto de la albúmina y el fosfato (AU)

Introduction: The traditional evaluation of acid-base status relies on the Henderson-Hasselbach equation. In 1983, an alternative approach, based on physical and chemical principles was proposed by P. Stewart. In this approach, plasma pH is determined by 3 independent variables: pCO2, Strong Ion Difference (SIDm), which is the difference between the strong cations (Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++) and the strong anions (Cl–, lactate) and total plasma concentration of nonvolatile weak acids (ATot), mainly inorganic phosphate and albumin. Bicarbonate is considered a dependent variable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acid-base status using both perspectives, physical chemical and traditional approach. Material and methods: we studied 35 patients (24 male; 11 female) on hemodiafiltration, mean age was 67.2 ± 15.7, 8 ± 19.2 kg. We analyzed plasma chemistry including pH, pCO2, HCO3–, base excess and Na+, K+, Cl–, Ca++, Mg++, lactate and SIDm. The SID estimated (SIDe) was calculated by Figge’s formula (1,000 x 2.46–11 x pCO2/[10 – pH] + Album g/dl x [0.123 x pH –0.631] + P in mmol/l0 x [0.309 x pH –0.469]) and Gap of the SID as the difference SIDm-SIDe. Results: pH preHD was 7.36 ± 0.08 and pH post-HD 7.44 ± 0.08 (p <0.001). There was no significant differences between pCO2 pre- and post-HD. HCO3– and base excess increased during the session (p <0.001). SIDm decreased from 46.2 ± 2.9 pre-HD to 45 ± 2.3 mEq/l post-HD (p <0.05). On the opposite, SIDe increased from 38.5 ± 3.8 to 429 ± 3.1 mEq/l (p <0.001). The Gap Anion descended from 18.6 ± 3.8 pre-HD to 12.8 ± 2.8 mEq/l post-HD (p <0.001) and the Gap of the SID 7.6 ± 3 to 2.1 ± 2 (p <0.001). Anion Gap correlated with the Gap-SID so much pre-HDF as pos-HDF. ?? Base excess correlated only with ?? of the Gap SID. Conclusion: Stewart-Fencl’s approach does not improve characterization of acid-base status in patients on chronic HDF. In presence of normocloremia the SIDm does not reflect the alkalinizing process of the session of hemodialysis. According this approach, hemodialysis therapy can be viewed as a withdrawal of inorganic anions, especially the sulphate. These anions are replaced by OH– and secondarily for HCO3–. The approach only improves the evaluation of unmeasured anions by the Gap of the SID, without the effect of albumin and phosphate (AU)

[Does Stewart-Fencl improve the evaluation of acid-base status in stable patients on hemodiafiltration?]. / ¿Mejora la aproximación físico-química de Stewart-Fencl la valoración del equilibrio ácido-base en pacientes estables en hemodiafiltración?

INTRODUCTION: The traditional evaluation of acid-base status relies on the Henderson-Hasselbach equation. In 1983, an alternative approach, based on physical and chemical principles was proposed by P. Stewart. In this approach, plasma pH is determined by 3 independent variables: pCO2, Strong Ion Difference (SIDm), which is the difference between the strong cations (Na +, K +, Ca ++, Mg ++) and the strong anions (Cl-, lactate) and total plasma concentration of nonvolatile weak acids (ATot), mainly inorganic phosphate and albumin. Bicarbonate is considered a dependent variable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acid-base status using both perspectives, physical chemical and traditional approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied 35 patients (24 M; 11F) on hemodiafiltration, mean age was 67,2+/-15,7, 8+/-19,2 kg. We analyzed plasma chemistry including pH, pCO2, HCO3-, base excess and Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca++, Mg++, lactate and SIDm. The SID estimated (SIDe) was calculated by Figge's formula (1000 x 2.46E-11 x pCO2 / (10-pH) + Album gr/dl x (0.123 x pH-0.631) + P in mmol/l x (0.309 x pH-0.469) and Gap of the SID as the difference SIDm-SIDe. RESULTS: pH preHD was 7,36+/-0,08 and pH posHD 7,44+/-0,08 (p < 0.001). There was no significant differences between pCO2 pre and pos-HD. HCO3 - and base excess increased during the session (p < 0.001). SIDm decreased from 46,2+/-2,9 preHD to 45+/-2,3 mEq/l postHD (p < 0.05). On the opposite, SIDe increased from 38,5+/-3,8 to 42,9+/-3,1 mEq/l (p < 0.001). The Gap Anion descended from 18,6+/-3,8 preHD to 12,8+/-2,8 mEq/l mEq/l postHD (p < 0.001) and the Gap of the SID 7,6+/-3 to 2,1+/-2 (p < 0.001). Anion Gap correlated with the Gap-SID so much pre-HDF as pos-HDF. Delta Base excess correlated only with Delta of the Gap SID. CONCLUSION: Stewart-Fencl's approach does not improve characterization of acid-base status in patients on chronic HDF. In presence of normocloremia the SIDm does not reflect the alkalinizing process of the session of hemodialysis. According this approach, hemodialysis therapy can be viewed as a withdrawal of inorganic anions, especially the sulphate. These anions are replaced by OH - and secondarily for HCO3-. The approach only improves the evaluation of unmeasured anions by the Gap of the SID, without the effect of albumin and phosphate.