Echocardiographic findings in haemodialysis patients according to their state of hydration

Background: Chronic fluid overload is frequent in hemodialysis patients (P) and it associates with hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and higher mortality. Moreover, echocardiographic data assessing fluid overload is limited. Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between fluid overl...

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Published in:Nefrología 2017-01, Vol.37 (1), p.47-53
Main Authors: Cristina Di Gioia, María, Gascuena, Raul, Gallar, Paloma, Cobo, Gabriela, Camacho, Rosa, Acosta, Nuria, Baranyi, Zsofia, Rodriguez, Isabel, Oliet, Aniana, Ortega, Olimpia, Fernandez, Inmaculada, Mon, Carmen, Ortiz, Milagros, Manzano, Mari C., Herrero, Juan C., Martinez, José I., Palma, Joaquín, Vigil, Ana
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Language:English
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Bioimpedance spectroscopy
Fluid overload
Haemodialysis
Left atrial volume
Time-averaged fluid overload
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Summary:Background: Chronic fluid overload is frequent in hemodialysis patients (P) and it associates with hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and higher mortality. Moreover, echocardiographic data assessing fluid overload is limited. Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between fluid overload measured by bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) and different echocardiographic parameters. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study including 76 stable patients. Dry weight was clinically assessed. BIS and echocardiography were performed. Weekly time-averaged fluid overload (TAFO) and relative fluid overload (FO/ECW) were calculated using BIS measurements. Results: Based on TAFO three groups were defined: A- dehydrated, TAFO 1.5 l: 18 (24%). We found significant correlation between TAFO and left atrial volume index (LAVI) (r: 0.29; p=0.013) but not with FO/ECW (r 0.06; p=0.61). TAFO, but not FO/ECW kept a significant relationship with LAVI (p=0.03) using One-Way ANOVA test and linear regression methods. LVH was present in 73.7% (concentric 63.2%, eccentric in 10.5%). No differences between groups in the presence of LVH or left ventricular mass index were found. Conclusions: We found that left atrial volume index determined by echocardiographic Area-length method, but not left ventricle hypertrophy or dimensions of cavities, are related on hydration status based on bioimpedance measured time-averaged fluid overload (TAFO), and not with FO/ECW.
ISSN:2013-2514
DOI:10.1016/j.nefroe.2017.01.005