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Assessment of Vascular Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Published on: June 16, 2014
Assessing renal function as a predictor of adverse outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary
Farima Sadat Mousavi1, Babak Bagheri1, Rozita Jalalian1
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Insights
Diabetic patients with severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) face significantly higher risks of mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and triple vessel disease (TVD). Optimizing renal function is crucial for managing these high-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Diabetology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death, especially in diabetic patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an additional risk factor in this population, but its impact on outcomes like major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), mortality, and triple vessel disease (TVD) after PCI is debated, particularly in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of renal function on MACE, mortality, and TVD in diabetic patients undergoing PCI.
- To assess the association between varying degrees of CKD and cardiovascular outcomes post-PCI.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of diabetic patients undergoing PCI, stratified by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to assess renal function.
- Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis were employed to determine associations and predictive values.
Main Results:
- Severe CKD was significantly linked to increased odds of 1-month mortality (OR: 15.694), 1-month MACE (OR: 7.734), and TVD (OR: 3.740).
- Patients with severe CKD also showed higher odds of 6-month mortality (OR: 12.192) and 6-month MACE (OR: 3.848).
- GFR demonstrated significant predictive accuracy for mortality at both 1- and 6-month follow-ups (AUC: 0.77 and 0.71, respectively).
Conclusions:
- Renal dysfunction, especially severe CKD, substantially increases the risk of MACE, mortality, and TVD in diabetic patients post-PCI.
- Implementing strategies to optimize renal function and personalize cardiovascular management is essential for improving outcomes in this vulnerable patient group.
Background:
Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of global mortality, particularly among diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses an additional risk in this population. Yet, its specific impact on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), mortality, and triple vessel disease (TVD) post-PCI remains a topic of debate, specifically in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Objective:
This study aimed to examine the impact of renal function on MACE, mortality, and TVD among diabetic patients undergoing PCI.
Methods:
Diabetic patients undergoing PCI were analysed for renal function and outcomes. Participants were stratified by glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis assessed associations and predictive capabilities.
Results:
A total of 505 patients enrolled in the study. A significant difference was observed regarding age, creatinine levels, and number of culprit vessels between diabetics with and without CKD. Severe CKD was associated with higher odds of 1-month mortality (OR: 15.694, p value <.001), 1-month MACE (OR: 7.734, p value <.001), and TVD (OR: 3.740, p value <.001). Patients with severe CKD also had significantly higher odds of 6-months mortality (OR: 12.192, p value <.001) and 6-months MACE (OR: 3.848, p value: .001). Moreover, GFR showed significant predictive accuracy for mortality at one- and six-months follow-up (AUC: 0.77 and 0.71, respectively).
Conclusions:
Renal dysfunction, particularly severe CKD, significantly elevates risks of MACE, mortality, and TVD. Strategies to optimise renal function and tailor cardiovascular management could mitigate adverse outcomes in this high-risk population.
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