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Echocardiographic evaluation in children treated with CAPD.

N Aksu1, O Yavascan, H Erdogan

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, SSK Tepecik Teaching Hospital, Yenisehir, Izmir, Turkey.

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|January 29, 2000
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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) may impact cardiac function in children. Studies show systolic and diastolic dysfunctions tend to progress over time in pediatric patients on CAPD.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children requires renal replacement therapy.
  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a common treatment modality for pediatric ESRD.
  • Cardiac function can be affected by chronic illness and its treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess systolic and diastolic cardiac functions in children undergoing CAPD.
  • To compare cardiac function in CAPD patients with healthy controls.
  • To evaluate changes in cardiac function over a 1-year follow-up period in CAPD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Echocardiography (2D, M-mode, color Doppler) was used to measure systolic (EF, FS) and diastolic (E, A, E/A ratio, EF slope, dt) parameters.

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  • Interventricular septum thickness and blood pressure (BP) were monitored.
  • Statistical analysis included Student's t-test for comparisons.

    • Main Results:

    • Pediatric CAPD patients exhibited significantly impaired systolic and diastolic cardiac function compared to controls (P < 0.05).
    • Mean BP levels were comparable between CAPD patients and controls.
    • Cardiac function showed a trend towards deterioration over 1 year in a subset of patients, though not statistically significant (P > 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • CAPD is a preferred treatment for pediatric ESRD, helping maintain stable cardiac function initially.
    • Progressive systolic and diastolic cardiac dysfunction is a concern in children on long-term CAPD.
    • Further research is needed to optimize cardiac care for pediatric CAPD patients.