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Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation E-Book

Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation E-Book

Jonathan Himmelfarb | T. Alp Ikizler

(2018)

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Abstract

  • Contains expanded content on economics and outcomes of treatment, as well as acute kidney injury.
  • Covers hot topics such as the genetic causes of chronic kidney disease, ethical challenges and palliative care, and home hemodialysis.
  • Discusses the latest advances in hypertensive kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes management, transplantation, and more.
  • Provides a clear visual understanding of complex information with high-quality line drawings, photographs, and diagnostic and treatment algorithms.

Table of Contents

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Front Cover Cover
IFC ES1
Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation: A Companion to Brenner and Rector’s The Kidney i
Copyright ii
Dedication iii
PREFACE iv
SECTION EDITORS v
List of Contributors vi
CONTENTS xi
I - Chronic Kidney Disease 1
1 - Chronic Kidney Disease: Definition, Epidemiology, Cost, and Outcomes 2
DEFINITION AND STAGING OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 2
Definition 2
Staging 3
Strengths and Limitations of the Current Chronic Kidney Disease Classification System 5
Limitations 6
Future Directions 6
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 6
Etiology of Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Prevalence and Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Prevalence and Incidence of Kidney Failure 12
Prevalence of Treated Kidney Failure 13
Incidence of Treated Kidney Failure 14
COSTS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 14
Chronic Kidney Disease (Not on Kidney Replacement Therapy) Costs 14
End-Stage Renal Disease Costs 15
OUTCOMES OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 15
Outcomes Before Kidney Replacement Therapy 17
Outcomes on Kidney Replacement Therapy 20
CONCLUSION 22
2 - Measurement and Estimation of Kidney Function 23
GLOMERULAR FILTRATION 23
Determinants of Glomerular Filtration Rate 23
Variability of Glomerular Filtration Rate 24
MEASUREMENT OF GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE 25
Physiology of Urinary Clearance and the Measurement of GFR 25
True GFR versus Measured GFR 26
Clearance Methods 26
Exogenous Filtration Markers 27
ESTIMATION OF GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE 29
Relationship of Glomerular Filtration Rate to Plasma Solute Concentrations 29
Estimating Equations for Glomerular Filtration Rate 30
Interpretation of Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimates 31
ENDOGENOUS FILTRATION MARKERS 32
Creatinine 32
1. Structure and Function 32
2. Plasma Levels 32
3. Generation 32
4. Renal Handling 33
5. Extrarenal Elimination 34
6. Assay 34
7. Creatinine as a Filtration Marker 34
Cystatin C 36
1. Structure and Function 36
2. Plasma Levels 36
3. Generation 37
4. Renal Handling 37
5. Extrarenal Elimination 37
6. Assay 37
7. Cystatin C as a Filtration Marker 37
Urea 38
1. Structure and Function 38
2. Plasma Levels 38
3. Generation 38
4. Renal Handling of Urea 38
5. Extrarenal Elimination 40
6. Assay 40
7. Urea as a Filtration Marker 40
Novel Markers 40
3 - Diabetic Kidney Disease 42
INTRODUCTION 42
DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE 42
RISK FACTORS 43
Demographic Factors 43
Alterations of Developmental Programming 43
Hereditary Risk Factors 43
Hyperglycemia 44
Hypertension 44
Obesity 44
Acute Kidney Injury 44
Protein Intake 45
NATURAL HISTORY 45
KIDNEY STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE 46
PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS IN DKD 47
CURRENT TREATMENT OF DKD 51
Glycemic Control 51
Antihypertensive Therapy 53
Dietary Management 55
Effect of Multiple Risk Factor Interventions in Diabetes 55
Population-Based Approaches 55
NEW THERAPIES FOR DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE 55
Newer Antihyperglycemic Agents 55
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists 55
Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors 57
New Treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease Targeting Intrinsic Kidney Mechanisms 58
CONCLUSIONS 58
4 - Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease 62
INTRODUCTION 62
POTENTIAL MECHANISMS OF RENAL INJURY IN HYPERTENSION 62
Pathophysiology of Renal Injury in Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis 62
Genetic Risk Markers 64
DIAGNOSIS AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 64
Clinical Manifestations and Risk Factors 64
Role of Kidney Biopsy 64
THERAPEUTICS 64
Target Level of BP Control 64
THERAPEUTIC AGENTS 67
RAAS Blockade 67
ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZIME INHIBITORS 67
ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS 68
COMBINATION THERAPY ACEI AND ARBS 69
DIRECT RENIN INHIBITORS 69
ALDOSTERONE ANTAGONISTS 69
Diuretics 70
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS 70
ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS 70
Surgical Management 70
Lifestyle Modification 71
CONCLUSION 72
5 - Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly 73
INTRODUCTION 73
KIDNEY STRUCTURAL AND PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING 73
Changes in the Glomerulus 73
Changes in Renal Vasculature and Renal Tubules 74
Age-Related Changes in Renal-Active Hormones and Vasodilators 74
Changes in Glomerular Filtration Rate 74
Proteinuria 74
Electrolyte Management 74
Clinical Implications of Age-Associated Physiological Changes 75
IDENTIFICATION OF CKD IN OLDER ADULTS 75
CHARACTERISTICS OF OLDER ADULTS WITH CKD 77
OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH CKD IN OLDER ADULTS 77
MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC COMORBIDITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH CKD 78
Hypertension Management 78
Proteinuria 80
MULTIMORBIDITY AND COMPLEXITY IN OLDER ADULTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 81
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS IN ADVANCED RENAL DISEASE IN OLDER ADULTS 82
Dialysis Initiation in Older Adults 82
Resources to Inform Productive Discussion 83
Palliative Support as an Alternative or Adjunct to Dialysis Preparation 86
6 - The Pediatric Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease 87
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 87
DEFINING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 88
NATURAL HISTORY AND PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 89
PREVENTION OF PROGRESSION 90
GROWTH FAILURE 90
NUTRITIONAL ISSUES AND METABOLIC CONCERNS 93
Energy 94
Protein 94
Acid-Base and Electrolytes 94
Vitamins and Micronutrients 95
Carnitine 95
NEUROCOGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE 95
ANEMIA 96
MINERAL AND BONE DISORDERS 98
Calcium 100
Phosphorus 100
Vitamin D 101
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 102
Hypertension 102
Lipids 103
QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD 104
7 - Genetic Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease 105
INTRODUCTION 105
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME 105
Autosomal Recessive Diseases 105
Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome 105
Corticosteroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome 107
Corticosteroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome 109
Autosomal Dominant Diseases 111
Syndromic Proteinuric Kidney Disease 113
X-Linked Diseases 116
Autosomal Dominant Diseases 117
Sporadic Disease 118
POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE 119
Treatment of Genetic Disease 119
II - Complications and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease 120
8 - The Role of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic and Multidisciplinary Team Care 121
INTRODUCTION 121
STAGING AND TERMINOLOGY FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND EFFECT ON NEED FOR COORDINATED CARE 122
OVERVIEW OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CLINIC 122
Philosophical Basis 122
Role of Multidisciplinary Clinics 123
Structure and Definition of Multidisciplinary Clinics 124
Formal Multidisciplinary Team 124
Informal Multidisciplinary Resources 124
No Multidisciplinary Team 124
KEY GOALS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CARE 124
Diagnosis 124
Education 124
Delay of Kidney Disease Progression 125
Management of Comorbidities 125
Cardiovascular Disease 125
Anemia 126
CKD-MBD 126
Nutrition 126
Primary Prevention 127
Vaccinations 127
Aspirin 127
Dyslipidemia 127
Diabetes Control 127
Lifestyle Modification and Rehabilitation 128
PREPARATION FOR KIDNEY REPLACEMENT THERAPY 128
Modality Selection 128
Vascular Access Creation 129
Timely Initiation 129
Independent Therapies 130
Home Hemodialysis 130
Peritoneal Dialysis 130
In-Center Hemodialysis 130
Transplant 130
Maximum Conservative Management 131
Advanced Care Planning 131
CLINIC LOGISTICS 131
Services 131
Key Components of the Clinic 131
Individual Roles 132
Nurse 132
Dietitian 132
Social Worker 132
Pharmacist 132
Clerical or Administrative Support 132
Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic Role in Longitudinal Care: Different Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease 132
Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic Role in Parallel Care: Integrating With Other Caregivers 133
Other Benefits of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic and Organized Protocol-Based Care 133
RECENT AND FUTURE STUDIES 134
CONCLUSION 135
9 - Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease 136
PATHOGENESIS 136
CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ANEMIA AND EFFECTS OF CORRECTION 137
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) 137
Cognitive Function 137
Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality 138
THERAPIES FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE–RELATED ANEMIA 138
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents 138
Iron 140
Other Therapies 142
TARGET HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS FOR ERYTHROPOIESIS-STIMULATING AGENT–TREATED PATIENTS 142
Data From Clinical Trials 142
US Regulatory and Fiscal Policy 143
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and Iron Therapy 143
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Hyporesponsiveness 143
10 - Mineral Bone Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease 145
INTRODUCTION 145
Phosphorus 145
Normal Physiology 145
Abnormal Physiology in Chronic Kidney Disease 146
Clinical Consequences of Abnormal Phosphate 147
Management of Elevated Phosphate in Chronic Kidney Disease 147
Calcium 151
Normal Physiology 151
Abnormal Physiology in CKD 152
Clinical Consequences of Abnormal Calcium Homeostasis 153
Management of Calcium in Chronic Kidney Disease 153
Parathyroid Hormone 153
Normal Physiology 153
Abnormal Physiology in Chronic Kidney Disease 154
Measurement of Parathyroid Hormone 154
Management of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism 154
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 156
Normal Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Physiology 156
FGF-23 in Chronic Kidney Disease 156
Clinical Consequences of Elevated FGF-23 157
Treatment of Elevated FGF-23 157
Renal Osteodystrophy 157
Cardiovascular Disease and Vascular Calcification in Chronic Kidney Disease 158
CONCLUSION 161
11 - Vitamin D Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease 162
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 162
Vitamin D 162
Vitamin D–Binding Protein 163
Calcitriol 164
Vitamin D Clearance 164
Disturbances in Chronic Kidney Disease 165
EPIDEMIOLOGY 165
Assessment of Vitamin D Deficiency 165
Definition of Vitamin D Deficiency 166
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency 166
Calcitriol Deficiency 168
CONSEQUENCES 168
Pleiotropy 168
Autocrine and Paracrine Effects 168
Mortality 169
Cell Growth and Differentiation 169
Immune Cell Function 170
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 170
Glucose Metabolism 170
Cardiovascular Disease 171
Chronic Kidney Disease 171
THERAPY 172
Goals of Therapy 172
Current Practice by Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease 172
Cholecalciferol 172
Ergocalciferol 173
Calcifediol 174
Calcitriol 174
Other Vitamin D Receptor Agonists 174
Recommendations for Therapy 174
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS 174
CONCLUSIONS 175
12 - Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease 176
EPIDEMIOLOGY 176
Stage 1 to 2 Chronic Kidney Disease 176
Stage 3 to 4 Chronic Kidney Disease 176
Dialysis 178
Risk Factors 179
MECHANISMS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 179
TRADITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS 180
Hypertension and Blood Pressure 180
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 to 4 180
Dialysis 182
Dyslipidemia 182
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 to 4 182
Dialysis 183
Diabetes Mellitus 184
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Cardiomyopathy 184
Epidemiology 185
Pathogenesis 185
Diagnosis 185
Therapy 185
Other Traditional Risk Factors 186
NONTRADITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS 186
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation 186
Nitric Oxide, Asymmetrical Dimethylarginine, and Endothelial Function 186
Homocysteine 187
Chronic Kidney Disease–Mineral Bone Disorder 187
Other Nontraditional Risk Factors 188
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE CLINICAL SYNDROMES 188
Ischemic Heart Disease 188
Epidemiology 188
Pathophysiology and Manifestations: Atherosclerosis and Vascular Stiffness 188
Diagnosis 189
Prevention and Treatment 190
Heart Failure 190
Epidemiology 191
Diagnosis 191
Treatment 191
STRUCTURAL DISEASE: PERCARDIAL AND VALVULAR CONDITIONS 192
Pericardial Disease 192
Endocarditis 192
Mitral Annular Calcification 192
Aortic Calcification and Stenosis 192
ARRHYTHMIA AND SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH 193
Atrial Fibrillation 193
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Death 193
13 - Nutrient Metabolism and Protein-Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease 194
THE ROLE OF THE KIDNEY IN NUTRIENT HOMEOSTASIS 194
RATIONALE AND NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 194
Rationale 194
Energy Requirements 194
Protein Requirements 195
Electrolytes 197
Sodium and Fluid Balance 197
Phosphorus 197
Potassium 197
Dietary Quality 197
PROTEIN-ENERGY WASTING IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 197
Concept of Protein-Energy Wasting 197
Causes of Protein-Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease 199
Decreased Protein and Energy Intake 199
Hypermetabolism 199
Decreased Anabolism 199
Comorbidities and Poor Physical Activity 200
Dialysis 200
Prevalence of Protein-Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease 200
Consequences of Protein-Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease 201
Mortality, Cardiovascular Events, Infections, and Hospitalizations 201
Frailty and Poor Quality of Life 201
NUTRITION SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT 201
Screening Tools 201
Nutrition Assessment Tools 202
Anthropometry and Body Composition 202
Biochemistry 202
Dietary Intake Assessment Methods 203
Nutritional Assessment Scores 203
TREATMENT OF PROTEIN-ENERGY WASTING IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 203
Dietary Counseling and Use of Oral Nutritional Supplements 204
Intradialytic Parental Nutrition 205
Nonnutritional Interventions 206
Interventions to Reduce Inflammation 206
Megestrol Acetate 207
Exercise and Anabolic Agents 207
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 207
14 - Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease 208
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: A MALADAPTIVE RESPONSE IN A PARTICULAR SETTING 208
CHRONIC PERSISTENT INFLAMMATION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 209
Description of the Problem 209
Etiology of Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease 209
Immune Dysfunction Proper of Chronic Kidney Disease 210
Oxidative Stress 210
Fluid Overload and Sodium Expansion 211
Metabolic Acidosis 211
Comorbidities 211
Lifestyle Factors 213
Genetic Predisposition 213
Dialysis Technique 214
CONSEQUENCES OF INFLAMMATION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 214
Mortality 215
Development and Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease 215
Protein-Energy Wasting 215
Vascular Calcification 215
Anemia and Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Resistance 216
Depression and Cognitive Impairment 216
Endocrine Disorders 216
Insulin Resistance 217
Premature Senescence 217
Quality of Life 218
MEASURING INFLAMMATION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS 218
C-Reactive Protein 218
Interleukins 219
Other Biomarkers of Inflammation 219
MANAGING THE INFLAMED CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT 220
Approaching a Patient With Inflammation 220
Therapeutic Strategies in Inflamed Chronic Kidney Disease Patients 221
Treating the Basics 221
Pharmacological Interventions 222
CONCLUSIONS 223
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 223
CONFLICT OF INTEREST 223
15 - Sleep Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease 224
SLEEP IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 224
SLEEP IN END-STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE 226
Sleep in Hemodialysis 227
Sleep in Peritoneal Dialysis 229
SLEEP IN PEDIATRIC CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 231
SLEEP IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 233
CONCLUSIONS 236
16 - Depression and Neurocognitive Function in Chronic Kidney Disease 237
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DEPRESSION 238
DIFFERENTIATING DEPRESSION FROM MEDICAL ILLNESS 239
PREVALENCE 239
SEQUELAE OF DEPRESSION 240
Suicide 240
Malnutrition 240
Treatment Compliance 240
Social Support 240
Immunological Response 240
Mortality 241
Marital Issues 241
COMORBIDITIES OF DEPRESSION 241
Substance Use 241
Anxiety Disorders 242
Dementia/Delirium 242
TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION 242
Psychotherapeutic Options 242
Pharmacotherapy 242
CASE PRESENTATION 243
SUMMARY OF DEPRESSION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 243
PREVALENCE OF NEUROCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT 247
NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AFTER TRANSPLANTATION 248
SEQUELAE OF NEUROCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT 248
TREATMENT OF NEUROCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT 249
CASE PRESENTATION 249
SUMMARY OF NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 249
17 - Improving Drug Use and Dosing in Chronic Kidney Disease 250
ASSESSMENT OF KIDNEY FUNCTION FOR DRUG DOSING, INCLUDING SPECIAL POPULATIONS 251
GENERAL PHARMACOKINETIC AND PHARMACODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES 253
Absorption 254
Distribution 254
Metabolism 255
Elimination 255
GENERAL APPROACH FOR DRUG REGIMEN DESIGN IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 256
DOSING OF SELECT NEWER AGENTS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 257
Direct Oral Anticoagulants 257
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Chronic Kidney Disease 257
Agents for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors 259
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Chronic Kidney Disease 259
Kidney-Related Outcomes and Drug Safety 264
Agents for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors 264
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Chronic Kidney Disease 264
Cardiovascular Outcomes 264
Kidney-Related Outcomes 264
Agents for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists 264
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Chronic Kidney Disease 265
Kidney-Related Outcomes and Safety 265
Metformin 265
DRUG DOSING IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS 265
CONSIDERATIONS FOR DRUG REMOVAL BY RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES 266
Case Example: Dosing Brivaracetam in Hemodialysis and Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy 267
Q1: Should Brivaracetam Dosing be Altered in This End-Stage Kidney Disease Patient? 268
Q2: Is Brivaracetam Dialyzable? 268
Q3: How Should Brivaracetam Dose be Altered in This Patient With Intermittent Hemodialysis? 268
Q4: What If This Patient had Acute Kidney Injury and was Receiving Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration With the Following Conti... 268
DRUG INTERACTIONS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 269
IMPORTANCE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN IMPROVING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CARE 269
IMPROVING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CARE DURING TRANSITIONS 270
INFORMATICS APPROACHES TO IMPROVE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CARE 270
18 - The Pathophysiology of Uremia 273
UREMIA: THE CLINICAL SYNDROME 274
Classic Signs and Symptoms 274
Uremia After Dialysis Initiation 275
Uremic Cardiovascular Toxicity 275
Uremic Metabolic Toxicity 275
UREMIA AND SOLUTE RETENTION 275
Normal Kidney Function 276
Renal Failure and Solute Retention 276
Residual Clearance 276
SOLUTE PRODUCTION 276
Solute Production From Food 276
Solute Production and the Gut Microbiome 278
UREMIC INFLAMMATION AND OXIDATIVE STRESS 278
CURRENT CATALOG OF UREMIC SOLUTES 279
Metabolomics Studies 279
Proving Causality in Uremia 280
Uremic Solutes Associated With Adverse Clinical Outcomes 280
Potential Mechanisms of Solute Toxicity 282
Direct Cellular Toxicity 282
Inflammation and Oxidative Stress 282
Hormonal Functions 282
Enzyme Inhibition 282
GPCR (G-Protein Coupled Receptor) Signaling 282
Central Nervous System Activity 283
Protein Modification 283
Tissue Deposition 283
Solute Depletion 283
TREATMENT OF UREMIA 283
Extracorporeal Methods 283
Nonextracorporeal Methods 284
CONCLUSIONS 284
19 - Timing, Initiation, and Modality Options for Renal Replacement Therapy 286
INDICATIONS FOR INITIATION OF DIALYSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 287
EVOLUTION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR INITIATION OF DIALYSIS 287
Past Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Recommendations for Timing of Initiation of Dialysis 287
Initiation Dialysis Early and Late (IDEAL) Trial 288
Current Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Recommendations for Timing of Initiation of Dialysis 288
Other Clinical Practice Guidelines for Timing of Initiation of Dialysis 289
TRENDS IN TIMING OF INITIATION OF DIALYSIS 290
PREPARATION FOR RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 291
Timeliness of Nephrology Referral 291
Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Education 292
Timing of Dialysis Access Placement 292
Timing of Referral for Kidney Transplant Evaluation 292
DIALYSIS MODALITY SELECTION 292
IN-CENTER DIALYSIS MODALITIES 293
Conventional In-Center Hemodialysis 293
Extended-Hours Dialysis 293
FREQUENT IN-CENTER HEMODIALYSIS 293
HOME DIALYSIS MODALITIES 293
Peritoneal Dialysis 293
Home Hemodialysis 294
TRANSPLANTATION 295
CONCLUSIONS 295
20 - Ethical Challenges and the Role of Palliative Care in Kidney Disease 297
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES 297
MEDICAL ETHICS IN NEPHROLOGY 297
ESTIMATING PROGNOSIS 298
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING 298
SHARED DECISION-MAKING 299
If Appropriate, Forgo (Withhold Initiation or Withdraw Ongoing) Dialysis for Patients with AKI, CKD, or ESRD in Certain, Well-De... 299
Consider Forgoing Dialysis for AKI, CKD, or ESRD Patients Who Have a Very Poor Prognosis or for Whom Dialysis Cannot be Provided... 299
CONFLICT RESOLUTION 299
Providing Supportive (Palliative) Care 301
End-of-Life Care 302
Doctor–Patient/Family Communication 304
Symptom Assessment and Treatment 304
Summary 304
III - Dialysis 310
21 - Dialysis and End-Stage Kidney Disease: Epidemiology, Costs, and Outcomes 311
DEVELOPMENT OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE: CONCEPTUAL CONSIDERATIONS 311
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE 311
Causes of End-Stage Renal Disease and Indications for Maintenance Dialysis 311
Incidence and Prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease 313
Incidence of Treated End-Stage Renal Disease 313
Prevalence of ESRD 314
Timing of Dialysis Initiation 317
OUTCOMES IN END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE 319
Mortality Trends in Patients Receiving Maintenance Dialysis 319
Cause-Specific Mortality 321
Morbidity and Hospitalizations 321
Overall Trends 321
Cardiovascular Disease: Implications for Morbidity and Mortality 325
Infectious Diseases: Implications for Morbidity and Mortality 330
Dialysis Modality 331
Vascular Access 335
COSTS OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE 335
Conclusions 337
22 - Principles of Hemodialysis 339
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS 339
Historical Development 339
Kidney Replacement Therapy 340
Definitions 340
UREMIA: THE TARGET OF HEMODIALYSIS 340
Clinical Syndrome 340
Uremic Toxins 342
Residual Syndrome 342
Goals of Hemodialysis 343
DIALYSIS 344
Laws of Diffusion 344
Effects of Temperature, Pressure, and Molecular Weight 345
Dialysate 345
HEMODIALYZERS 345
Membrane Composition, Configuration, and Surface Area 345
Composition of the Membrane 345
Hollow-Fiber Dialyzers 346
Surface Area Considerations 346
Effects of Flow on Clearance 346
Blood Flow 346
Dialysate Flow 347
KOA, the Mass Transfer Area Coefficient 347
Boundary Layers and Streaming Effects 347
High-Efficiency and High-Flux Dialyzers 347
HEMODIALYSIS 348
Types of Clearance 348
Quantifying Hemodialysis 350
Mathematical Models of Urea Kinetics 351
Kt/Vurea 351
Residual Clearance 352
Dialysate Methods 352
Volume of Urea Distribution 352
Urea Generation and Protein Catabolism 352
Solute Disequilibrium 353
Body Size and Dialysis Adequacy 354
Adequacy of Hemodialysis: Current Recommendations 354
Filtration and Dialysis 354
Dialyzer Ultrafiltration Coefficient 354
Quantitative Contribution of Filtration to Solute Removal 355
Hemofiltration and Hemodiafiltration Therapy 355
Filtration Effects on Blood Pressure, Regional Blood Flow, and Solute Removal 355
Middle and Large Molecule Removal 355
Importance of Treatment Time 356
MECHANICS OF HEMODIALYSIS 356
Dialysate Delivery Systems 357
Mechanical and Safety Monitors 357
Bicarbonate Delivery 357
Water Quality 358
Blood Circuit Components 358
Computer Controls 358
Anticoagulation 359
Online Monitoring of Clearance, Hematocrit, and Access Flow 359
Monitoring Clearance 359
Monitoring Hematocrit 359
Monitoring Access Flow 359
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS 360
23 - Vascular Access 361
ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA 361
TYPES OF ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULAS 361
Classification of Fistulas 361
Fistula Types Based on Anatomy 362
Life Cycle of the Arteriovenous Fistula 362
Phase 1: Creation 363
Phase 2: Maturation 363
Phase 3: Clinical Use, Initial 363
Phase 4: Clinical Use, Sustained 364
Phase 5: Dysfunction 364
COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULAS 364
Failure to Mature 364
Late Arteriovenous Fistula Failure 365
Excessive Flow 365
Hand Ischemia: Dialysis Access Steal Syndrome 367
Aneurysm Formation 368
Infection 368
Secondary Arteriovenous Fistulas 368
ARTERIOVENOUS GRAFT 369
Advantages of Arteriovenous Graft 370
Types of Arteriovenous Grafts 370
COMPLICATIONS OF ARTERIOVENOUS GRAFTS 370
Venous Stenosis 370
Infection 370
Pseudoaneurysm Formation 372
Hand Ischemia: Dialysis Access Steal Syndrome 372
HEMODIALYSIS RELIABLE OUTFLOW VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE 372
DIALYSIS CATHETERS 373
Catheter Design 374
Catheter-Associated Problems 374
Adequacy of Dialysis 374
Problems Related to Catheter Placement 376
Catheter Dysfunction 376
Catheter-Related Infection 377
ACUTE DIALYSIS CATHETERS 377
24 - Hemodialysis Adequacy 379
UREMIC RETENTION SOLUTES 379
MECHANISMS OF MOLECULAR MOVEMENT DURING DIALYSIS 380
USING UREA TO QUANTIFY DIALYSIS DOSE 381
Collection of Blood Samples Before and After Hemodialysis 381
Urea Reduction Ratio 382
Single-Pool Kt/V 382
Equilibrated Kt/V 383
Standard Kt/V 384
Urea Kinetic Modeling 385
Normalized Protein Catabolic Ratio 385
LIMITATIONS OF UREA-BASED MEASURES OF DIALYSIS ADEQUACY 386
KEY STUDIES OF OPTIMAL DIALYSIS DOSE 387
25 - Hemodialysis-Associated Infections* 389
INTRODUCTION 389
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INFECTIONS AMONG HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS 389
Microbial Contamination of Water 390
Distribution Systems 391
Hemodialysis Machines, Effluent, and Environmental Surfaces 392
Hemodialyzer Reuse 392
High-Flux Dialysis and Bicarbonate Dialysate 397
Disinfection of Hemodialysis Systems 397
Monitoring of Water and Dialysis Fluid 398
DIALYSIS-ASSOCIATED PYROGENIC REACTIONS 398
DISINFECTION, STERILIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING IN DIALYSIS FACILITIES 399
BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS AND OTHER INFECTIONS 400
Vascular Access Infections 401
Etiology and Prevention of Bloodstream Infection 401
Respiratory Infections 403
Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria 403
HEPATITIS C VIRUS 404
Epidemiology 405
Screening and Diagnostic Tests 405
Prevention of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission 405
HEPATITIS B VIRUS 406
Epidemiology 406
Screening and Diagnostic Tests 407
Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Transmission 407
HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS 408
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION 408
OTHER EMERGING INFECTIONS 408
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 408
Future Directions 410
Acknowledgments 410
26 - Acute Complications of Hemodialysis 411
INVESTIGATING AN ADVERSE EVENT ON HEMODIALYSIS 411
ACUTE REACTIONS OCCURRING DURING HEMODIALYSIS 412
Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions 412
Reactions Associated With the Dialysis Circuit 412
Reactions Associated With Drugs and Other Exposures 413
Approach to the Dialysis Patient With a Reaction 414
Complications Associated With Microbiological Contamination 415
NEUROLOGICAL AND MUSCULAR COMPLICATIONS DURING HEMODIALYSIS 415
Muscle Cramps 415
Headache 416
Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome (DDS) 417
Restless Legs Syndrome 417
Seizures 418
Other Neurological Complications 419
CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS DURING HEMODIALYSIS 419
Intradialytic Hypotension 419
Intradialytic Hypertension 419
Arrhythmias 420
Sudden Cardiac Death 420
Myocardial Stunning 420
VASCULAR ACCESS–RELATED COMPLICATIONS 421
Dialysis-Associated Steal Syndrome 421
Vascular Access Bleeding 422
Access Thrombosis 422
HEMATOLOGIC COMPLICATIONS 423
Dialysis-Associated Leukopenia 423
Dialysis-Associated Hemolysis 423
Dialysis-Associated Thrombocytopenia 424
Hemorrhage 424
PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS 425
Dialysis-Associated Hypoxemia 425
TECHNICAL ISSUES 425
Air Embolism 425
Dialysate Composition 426
Blood Loss 426
Summary 426
27 - Frequent Hemodialysis: Physiological, Epidemiological, and Practical Aspects 427
DEFINITION OF TERMS 427
HISTORY OF FREQUENT HEMODIALYSIS 427
PHYSIOLOGICAL RATIONALE 428
Improved “Unphysiology” With Frequent Hemodialysis 428
Improved Clearance of Small Water-Soluble Solutes 428
Improved Clearance of Small Protein-Bound Solutes 428
Improved Clearance of Middle Molecules 429
Improved Fluid Status With Lower Ultrafiltration Rates 429
BENEFITS AND RISKS: REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVIDENCE 429
Clinical Benefits 429
Survival 429
Cardiovascular Benefits 430
Blood Pressure 430
Mineral Metabolism 430
Sleep 431
Fertility and Pregnancy 431
Quality of Life 431
Risks and Complications 431
Noninfectious Vascular Complications 431
Infectious Complications 432
Residual Kidney Function 432
Technique Failure 432
CLINICAL INDICATIONS 432
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR FREQUENT HEMODIALYSIS 432
Dialysis Machines 432
Target Weight 433
Phosphate Additives 433
Anticoagulation 433
Vascular Access 433
Measuring Dialysis Adequacy With Frequent Hemodialysis 434
IMPLEMENTING A FREQUENT HEMODIALYSIS PROGRAM 434
Frequent Home Hemodialysis program 434
In-center Daily Hemodialysis Program 435
In-center Nocturnal Hemodialysis Program 435
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS 435
MEDICATION DOSING CONSIDERATIONS 435
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND VARIATION 436
OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN UPTAKE OF FREQUENT HEMODIALYSIS 436
FREQUENT HEMODIALYSIS IN CHILDREN 436
FUTURE DIRECTIONS 436
28 - Home Hemodialysis 437
INTRODUCTION 437
BURDEN OF CONVENTIONAL HEMODIALYSIS 437
HOME HEMODIALYSIS: BENEFITS AND POTENTIAL RISKS 437
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Cardiovascular Complications 438
Blood Pressure and Antihypertensive Medication Use 439
Mineral and Bone Disorder and Phosphate Binder Use 440
Health-Related Quality of Life 442
Treatment Complications and Tolerability 443
Potential Risks of Intensive Hemodialysis 445
PROVIDING HOME DIALYSIS: CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS 447
Patient Selection 447
Training and Clinics 448
Dialysis Prescription 448
Barrier to Home Dialysis 449
29 - Peritoneal Physiology 450
PERITONEAL ANATOMY 450
HISTOLOGY 451
Mesothelium 451
Interstitium 451
Capillary Wall 452
PERITONEAL BLOOD FLOW 452
PERITONEAL LYMPHATICS 453
The Anatomy of Peritoneal Lymphatics 453
Importance of Lymphatic Flow for Peritoneal Fluid Absorption 453
PERITONEAL LOCAL REACTION TO INFECTION 453
PERITONEAL TRANSPORT PHYSIOLOGY 454
Barriers to Transperitoneal Exchange 454
Modeling of Peritoneal Transport 454
Fluid Transport 454
Ultrafiltration 454
Fluid Absorption 456
Pathways for Peritoneal Absorptive Flow 457
Relative Importance of Lymphatic Absorption and Absorption into Adjacent Tissues 457
Solute Transport 457
Diffusive Transport 457
Permeability Surface Area Product Under Standard Conditions 458
Convective Transport 458
Importance of Different Parts of the Peritoneum for Peritoneal Transport 458
Tests to Assess Peritoneal Transport 459
Diffusive Mass Transport Coefficients 459
Peritoneal Equilibration Test 459
Personal Dialysis Capacity Test 461
Peritoneal Transport Groups 461
Effluent Soluble Markers of the Peritoneal Membrane 461
Factors Affecting Peritoneal Transport 462
Temperature 462
Intraperitoneal Hydrostatic Pressure 462
Dialysate Volume 462
Effect of Body Posture on Peritoneal Transport 462
Effect of Dialysate Composition on Peritoneal Transport 463
Glucose Concentration and Osmolality 463
Alternative Osmotic Agents 463
Effect of pH and Different Buffers on Peritoneal Transport 464
Effect of Biocompatible Solutions on Peritoneal Transport 464
Pharmacological Effects on Peritoneal Transport 464
Vasoactive Drugs 464
Changes in Peritoneal Transport During Peritonitis 464
Changes in Water and Solute Transport With Time on Peritoneal Dialysis 465
Changes in Peritoneal Transport With Long-Term Peritoneal Dialysis 465
Loss of Ultrafiltration Capacity 465
Relation Between Peritoneal Transport Characteristics and Clinical Outcome 466
Changes in Peritoneal Morphology With Time on Peritoneal Dialysis 467
Pathophysiological Considerations 468
Potentially Causative Factors 468
Physiological Mechanisms 468
30 - The Use and Outcomes of Peritoneal Dialysis 470
Peritoneal Dialysis Use 470
Framework for Understanding Peritoneal Dialysis Use 470
Identification of Potential Peritoneal Dialysis Patients 470
Assessment of Peritoneal Dialysis Eligibility 471
Offer and Choice 472
Insertion of the Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter 473
Receipt of Peritoneal Dialysis 473
Outcomes of Peritoneal Dialysis Therapy 473
Attempts at Randomized Comparisons of Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis 473
Data Validity 474
Comparing the Outcomes of Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: Survival 474
Eligibility for Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis 474
Cohort Formation 475
The Impact of Urgent Starts 475
Incident Versus Prevalent Patients 475
Changes in Treatment Modality 475
Setting 475
Statistical Considerations 476
Comparing the Outcomes of Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: Hospitalization 477
Comparing the Outcomes of Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: Cost 477
Comparing the Outcomes of Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: Quality of Life 478
Summary 478
31 - Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions, Prescription and Adequacy 480
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS 480
Constituents of Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 480
Dialysate Buffer 482
Dialysate Calcium 482
Glucose-Based Solutions 483
Local Effects 483
Systemic Effects of Glucose-Based Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 484
Non–Glucose-Based Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 485
Glucose Polymer Solutions 485
Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 487
Amino Acid Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 491
Low-Sodium Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 492
Future Development in Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions 492
CONCLUSIONS 492
DIALYSIS ADEQUACY AND PRESCRIPTION 493
Defining Dialysis Adequacy 493
Measuring Biochemical Indices of Dialysis Adequacy 493
Normalization Factor for Urea and Creatinine Clearance 495
Estimation of Residual Kidney Function 495
Frequency of Monitoring of Biochemical Indices of Dialysis Adequacy 495
Peritoneal Equilibration Test 495
Ultrafiltration and Volume Control as a Target for Dialysis Adequacy 497
Nutrition Status as a Target for Dialysis Adequacy 498
Initial Peritoneal Dialysis Prescription 500
Clinical Evaluation of Patients With Low Delivered Urea Clearance 501
Adjusting Peritoneal Dialysis Prescription 501
High Transporters 502
Factors Contributing to More Adverse Outcomes in High Transporters 502
Acute Membrane Injury 503
Ultrafiltration Failure 503
CONCLUSIONS 504
RESIDUAL KIDNEY FUNCTION 504
Importance of Residual Kidney Function in Peritoneal Dialysis 504
Decline of Residual Kidney Function 506
Monitoring of RKF 508
CONCLUSION 508
32 - Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infections 509
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS-RELATED PERITONITIS 509
Pathogenesis 509
Host Defense Mechanisms of the Peritoneal Cavity 510
Humoral Immunity 510
Cellular Immunity 510
Effects of Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions on Peritoneal Defense 510
Presentation 511
Diagnosis 511
Treatment of Peritonitis 511
Initial Evaluation 511
Empirical Therapy 511
Practical Aspects of Antibiotic Therapy 512
Adjuvant Therapy 512
Therapy for Specific Organisms 513
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcal Species 513
Staphylococcus aureus 513
Streptococcal Species 513
Enterococcus Species 513
Pseudomonas Species 514
Other Gram-Negative Bacteria 514
Polymicrobial Peritonitis 514
Mycobacterial Peritonitis 515
Tuberculous Peritonitis 515
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Peritonitis 515
Reassessment After Therapy 515
Catheter Removal 515
Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis 515
CATHETER-RELATED INFECTIONS 516
Definitions 516
Risk Factors 516
Treatment 516
Clinical Presentation and Assessment 516
Exit-Site Care 516
Antibiotic Therapy 516
Catheter Removal 517
Other Catheter Interventions 517
PREVENTION 517
Catheter Design and Insertion 517
Connectology and Dialysis Solutions 517
Training and Continuous Quality Improvement Programs 518
Exit-Site Care 518
Management of S. aureus Carrier 518
Other Modifiable Risk Factors 518
Secondary Prevention of Peritonitis 519
33 - Noninfectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis 520
COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO INCREASED INTRAABDOMINAL PRESSURE 520
Hernia Formation 520
Incidence, Types of Hernia, and Etiological Factors 520
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 521
Treatment 522
Dialysate Leaks 522
Incidence, Classification of Leaks, and Risk Factors 522
Complications of Dialysate Leaks 523
Prevention of Dialysate Leaks 524
Hydrothorax 524
Pathogenesis 524
Incidence and Risk Factors 525
Clinical Presentation 525
Diagnosis 526
Management 526
MALFUNCTION OF THE PERITONEAL CATHETER 527
DRAIN PAIN 528
HEMOPERITONEUM 529
CHYLOPERITONEUM 530
METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS 531
Hyperglycemia 531
Lipid Abnormalities 531
Insulin Resistance 531
Hepatic Subcapsular Steatosis 531
ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS 532
ENCAPSULATING PERITONEAL SCLEROSIS 532
Definition and Epidemiology 532
Risk Factors 533
Pathophysiology 533
Therapeutic Approaches in Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis 535
Prevention of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis 537
ENCAPSULATING PERITONEAL SCLEROSIS AND RENAL TRANSPLANTATION 537
IV - Transplantation 538
34 - The Epidemiology, Outcomes, and Costs of Contemporary Kidney Transplantation 539
INTRODUCTION 539
LIVING DONOR TRANSPLANTATION 542
IMMUNOSUPPRESSION: TRENDS AND CURRENT PRACTICE 543
Induction Immunosuppression 543
Maintenance Immunosuppression 544
POSTTRANSPLANT OUTCOMES 547
Acute Rejection 548
Graft Survival 549
Patient Survival 549
CENTER PERFORMANCE GRADING 549
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 549
Effect of Performance Monitoring 549
UNMEASURED AND NOVEL RISK FACTORS 550
ECONOMICS OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 551
ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF PRACTICE INNOVATION: ABO- AND HLA-INCOMPATIBLE KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 553
CONCLUSIONS 553
35 - Transplantation Immunobiology 555
THE ALLOIMMUNE RESPONSE 555
A. Transplantation Antigens 555
Minor Transplantation Antigens 558
ABO Blood Group Antigens 558
Monocyte and Endothelial Cell Antigens 558
B. Cellular Events Leading to Allograft Rejection 558
Allorecognition Pathways 559
T-Cell Activation 561
Effector Mechanisms of Allograft Rejection 566
Resolution and Memory 567
TOLERANCE 567
SUMMARY 569
36 - Evaluation of Donors and Recipients 570
EVALUATION OF THE LIVING DONOR 570
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIVING DONOR 570
Kidney Function 571
Proteinuria 571
Microscopic Hematuria 572
Cardiovascular Risk 572
Hypertension 572
Diabetes 572
Obesity 572
Inherited Renal Disease 572
Nephrolithiasis 573
Psychosocial Evaluation and Informed Consent 573
SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND RISKS 573
LONG-TERM RISKS TO THE DONOR 573
End-Stage Renal Disease 573
Pregnancy 573
Quality of Life 574
Long-Term Medical Care 574
CONCLUSIONS 574
EVALUATION OF THE RECIPIENT 574
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE RECIPIENT 574
History, Physical Examination, and Diagnostic Testing 574
SELECTED ISSUES IN THE RECIPIENT EVALUATION 576
Cardiovascular Disease 576
Coronary Artery Disease 576
Congestive Heart Failure and Valvular Heart Disease 577
Peripheral Vascular Disease 577
Diabetes Mellitus 577
Pulmonary Disease 577
Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease 577
Pulmonary Hypertension 578
Cancer 578
Obesity 578
Infections 578
Hepatitis C 578
Hepatitis B 578
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 579
Tuberculosis 579
Systemic Diseases 579
Emerging Risk Factors That May Affect Kidney Transplant Candidacy 580
Hypotension on Hemodialysis 580
Frailty and Functional Status 580
History of a Failed Allograft 580
High Sensitization to Human Leukocyte Antigens 581
Psychosocial Issues 581
Counseling and Education 581
Management of the Waiting List 581
CONCLUSIONS 581
37 - Surgical Management of the Renal Transplant Recipient 582
LIVE DONOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 582
Live Donor Evaluation 582
Live Donor Nephrectomy 583
RECIPIENT EVALUATION 583
DECEASED DONOR KIDNEY EVALUATION: KIDNEY DONOR PROFILE INDEX 584
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE 584
IMMEDIATE POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 585
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS 586
Vascular Complications 586
Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis 586
Renal Vein Thrombosis 587
Ureteral Complications 588
Urine Leak 588
Urinary Obstruction 588
Other Complications 589
Lymphocele 589
Surgical Site Infection 589
CONCLUSIONS 590
38 - Immunosuppressive Therapy 591
INTRODUCTION 591
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 591
Early Era (1954–1962) 591
The Azathioprine Era (1962–1980) 591
The Cyclosporine Era (1980s–1990s) 592
The Contemporary Era (1990s–Present) 592
RISK STRATIFICATION 592
Immunological Risk 592
Medical Risk 592
Overall Efficacy 592
CONTEMPORARY IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE THERAPY 592
INDUCTION THERAPY 594
Lymphocyte-Depleting Agents 594
Interleukin-2 Receptor Blockers 594
Landmark Trials With Induction Therapy 594
MAINTENANCE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE THERAPY 595
Corticosteroids 595
Calcineurin Inhibitors 595
Mycophenolic Acid 596
Azathioprine 596
mTOR Inhibitors 596
Belatacept 596
Combination Therapies and Trials That Led to Current Standards 596
CNI-SPARING THERAPIES 597
STEROID-SPARING REGIMENS 602
OUR RECOMMENATIONS 602
GENERIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSION 602
LOOKING FORWARD 602
CONCLUSION 604
39 - Diagnosis and Therapy of Graft Dysfunction 605
INTRODUCTION 605
DELAYED GRAFT FUNCTION 605
Definition 605
Differential Diagnosis 606
Prediction and Prevention of Delayed Graft Function 607
Management of Delayed Graft Function 608
Diagnostic Studies in Persistent Oliguria or Anuria 608
OTHER CAUSES OF GRAFT DYSFUNCTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK AFTER TRANSPLANTATION 609
Rejection 609
Hyperacute Rejection 609
Accelerated Acute Rejection 609
Early T-Cell Acute Rejection 609
Nonimmunological Causes 609
Long-Term Impact of Immediate Graft Dysfunction 609
Graft Dysfunction in the Early Posttransplant Period 610
ACUTE REJECTION 610
Clinical Presentation 610
Imaging Studies 610
Core Biopsy 610
Histopathological Diagnosis 610
TYPES OF ACUTE REJECTION 610
Acute T-Cell–Mediated Rejection 611
Acute Antibody-Mediated Rejection 611
Noninvasive Diagnostic Biomarkers 611
Calcineurin Inhibitor-Mediated Nephrotoxicity 612
Histological Features of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Mediated Nephrotoxicity 612
THROMBOTIC MICROANGIOPATHY 612
INFECTION 613
VASCULAR COMPLICATIONS 613
Renal Artery Stenosis 613
Allograft Thrombosis 614
Ureteral Obstruction 614
Perinephric Fluid Collections 614
LATE GRAFT DYSFUNCTION 614
Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Allograft Injury 615
Antigen-Dependent Causes of Late Graft Loss 615
Histocompatibility 616
Prior Sensitization 617
Alloantigen-Independent Factors 617
Donor Age 617
Chronic CNI Nephrotoxicity 617
Histopathological Features of Chronic Graft Dysfunction 617
Strategies to Prevent Late Graft Loss (Also See Chapter 44) 618
BK Nephropathy 619
Recurrent Diseases 620
Nonadherence 620
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 620
40 - Infection in Renal Transplant Recipients 621
INTRODUCTION 621
PRETRANSPLANT RECIPIENT EVALUATION 621
DONOR EVALUATION 623
TIMELINE OF INFECTION 624
The Early Posttransplant Period (Month 0 to 1) 626
Months 1 to 6 626
Beyond 6 Months 626
SELECTED INFECTIONS OF IMPORTANCE 627
Cytomegalovirus 627
Patterns of transmission 627
Pathogenesis/Risk Factors 628
Diagnosis 628
Prevention 628
Treatment 629
Epstein-Barr Virus and Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease 629
Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease 629
Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr Virus and Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease 629
Treatment and Prognosis of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease 630
Prevention 630
BK Virus 630
Risk Factors 630
Viral Load Monitoring, Diagnosis, and Prevention of BK Nephropathy 630
Treatment 630
Hepatitis C 631
Kidney Transplantation in Hepatitis C Virus-positive Patients 631
Use of Hepatitis C Virus-positive Donors 631
Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus With Direct-Acting Antiviral 632
Hepatitis B 632
Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus 633
Use of Hepatitis B Virus-positive Donors 633
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 633
Acute Rejection 634
Drug–Drug Interactions 634
Infection 634
Use of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Donors 634
FUNGAL PATHOGENS 635
Candida 635
Cryptococcus 635
Aspergillus 636
Pneumocystis jirovecii 636
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS 636
Urinary Tract Infections 637
PREVENTION 637
Immunization 637
41 - Noninfectious Complications After Kidney Transplantation 639
INTRODUCTION 639
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 639
Nontraditional Risk Factors 640
Hypertension 640
Smoking 641
Dyslipidemia 641
New-Onset Diabetes After Transplantation 642
Metabolic Syndrome 642
Obesity 642
Peripheral and Cerebrovascular Disease 643
Posttransplantation Anemia 643
Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Before Transplantation 644
MALIGNANCY AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 644
Effect of Immunosuppression 645
Posttransplantation Lymphoproliferative Disease 646
Treatment of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease 646
ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS 646
MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLICATIONS OF TRANSPLANTATION 647
Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Posttransplantation 647
Treatment of Posttransplant Osteopenia and Osteoporosis 647
Osteoarticular Pain Posttransplantation 648
Tendonitis 648
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC COMPLICATIONS OF TRANSPLANTATION 648
Depression 649
Suicide 649
Nonadherence 649
Psychopharmacology 649
Neurological Complications 650
VISUAL DISTURBANCES AFTER TRANSPLANTATION 650
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 650
42 - Recurrent and De Novo Renal Diseases After Kidney Transplantation 651
THE EFFECT OF RECURRENT OR DE NOVO DISEASE ON TRANSPLANT OUTCOME 651
PRIMARY GLOMERULOPATHIES 653
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 653
Membranous Nephropathy 654
IgA Nephropathy 655
Antiglomerular Basement Membrane Disease 655
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis and C3 Glomerulopathy 655
SECONDARY GLOMERULOPATHIES 656
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 656
Antiphospholipid Syndrome 656
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis 656
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura 657
Systemic Sclerosis 657
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Other Thrombotic Microangiopathies 657
Diabetic Nephropathy 658
GLOMERULAR DEPOSITION DISEASES 658
Diseases Associated With Plasma Cell Dyscrasia 658
AL Amyloidosis 658
Multiple Myeloma/Cast Nephropathy 658
Light-Chain Deposition Disease 659
Amyloid A and Other Amyloidoses 659
Fibrillary-Immunotactoid Glomerulopathy 659
NONGLOMERULAR DISEASES 659
Oxalosis 659
Fabry Disease 659
Cystinosis 660
Sarcoidosis 660
Sickle Cell Disease 660
43 - Pediatric Renal Transplantation 661
ROLE OF TRANSPLANTATION 661
Incidence and Frequency of Pediatric Renal Transplantation 662
Etiology of End-Stage Renal Disease in Children 662
Indications for Renal Transplantation in Children 662
PRETRANSPLANT PREPARATION 663
Recipient Age at Transplantation 663
Recipient Preparation 663
Urological Preparation 663
Donor Preparation 664
Donor Selection 664
THE TRANSPLANTATION PROCEDURE 664
Technical Issues in Transplantation 664
Evaluation of Graft Dysfunction 665
Delayed Graft Function 665
Graft Thrombosis 665
Obstruction, Urinary Leak, and Urological Complications 666
Immunosuppression Strategies 666
ALLOGRAFT DYSFUNCTION 667
Hyperacute Rejection 667
Acute Rejection 667
Diagnosis of Acute Rejection 668
Pediatric Renal Transplant Biopsy 668
Treatment of Acute Rejection 668
Reversibility of Acute Rejection 668
Chronic Allograft Dysfunction 668
Recurrent Kidney Disease 669
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 669
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 669
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Types I and II 670
Oxalosis, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Metabolic Diseases 670
Other Autoimmune Diseases 670
Cystinosis 670
GRAFT SURVIVAL 670
GROWTH AFTER TRANSPLANTATION 671
COMPLICATIONS OF PEDIATRIC RENAL TRANSPLANTATION 672
Adherence to Chronic Immunosuppression Treatment 672
Hospitalization 672
Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder and Malignancy 672
Other Infections 673
Cytomegalovirus 673
Pneumocystis Carinii 673
Varicella 673
Urinary Tract Infection 674
Polyomavirus 674
Hypertension 674
Hyperlipidemia/Dyslipidemia 674
Posttransplantation Diabetes Mellitus 675
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF PEDIATRIC RENAL TRANSPLANTATION 675
Rehabilitation 675
Mortality 675
44 - Chronic Kidney Disease in the Kidney Transplant Recipient 676
INTRODUCTION 676
The Chronic Kidney Disease Classification 676
Rationale for Including Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Chronic Kidney Disease Classification 678
APPLICABILITY OF THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CLASSIFICATION IN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS 678
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Kidney Transplant Recipients 678
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease–Related Complications in Kidney Transplant Recipients 679
The Predictive Value of Chronic Kidney Disease Staging for Outcomes Among Kidney Transplant Recipients 679
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT 680
Chronic Kidney Disease Care Before Transplantation 680
Chronic Kidney Disease Care in the Peritransplant Period 680
Chronic Kidney Disease Care in Patients With a Functioning Allograft 680
Chronic Kidney Disease Care in Patients With Transplant Failure 681
V - Acute Kidney Injury 683
45 - The Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury 684
DEFINITION OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 684
Early Cohort Studies of Acute Kidney Injury 685
Multicenter Cohort Studies of Acute Kidney Injury 686
Large Database Studies of Acute Kidney Injury 687
EPIDEMIOLOGY IN DISEASE-SPECIFIC STATES 688
Risk Factors for the Development of Acute Kidney Injury 688
Risk Factors for Mortality Associated With Acute Kidney Injury 693
Acute Kidney Injury in the Setting of Chronic Kidney Disease 695
Long-Term Implications of an Episode of Acute Kidney Injury 695
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD 697
SUMMARY 697
46 - Metabolic and Nutritional Complications of Acute Kidney Injury 698
TERMINOLOGY 698
PREVALENCE OF PROTEIN-ENGERY WASTING IN ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 698
DYSMETABOLISM OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 699
Inflammation 699
Oxidative Stress 701
What Is Oxidative Stress? 702
Animal Models of Oxidative Stress in Acute Kidney Injury 702
Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Clinical Acute Kidney Injury 703
Pro- and Antioxidant Enzyme Gene Polymorphisms in Acute Kidney Injury 703
NUTRITIONAL DERANGEMENTS IN ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 703
Carbohydrate Metabolism 703
The Kidney and Glucose Metabolism 703
Loss of Kidney Function Alters Insulin Dispersion 703
Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor I Axis 703
Insulin Resistance in Critical Illness 704
Counterregulatory Hormones and Inflammation in the “Diabetes of Injury” 704
Insulin Resistance in Acute Kidney Injury 704
PROTEIN METABOLISM 705
Causes of Enhanced Protein Catabolism in Acute Kidney Injury 705
Inflammation 705
Insulin Resistance 705
Metabolic Acidosis 707
Renal Replacement Therapy 707
LIPID METABOLISM 707
Provision of Nutritional Support 707
Energy Requirements 708
Protein Requirement 708
Lipids 709
“Immunonutrition,” Micronutrients, and Other Additives 709
Insulin 710
Route 710
Timing 711
Conclusion 712
47 - Acute Kidney Injury Diagnostics and Biomarkers 713
BIOMARKERS IN ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 713
Creatinine as a Biomarker 714
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Critical Path Initiative 715
Need for New Biomarkers 715
Specific Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury 715
α1-Microglobulin 716
Interleukin-18 716
Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin 717
Liver Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 718
Kidney Injury Molecule-1 719
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase 2 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 7 720
Osteopontin 721
YKL-40 721
Uromodulin 721
Interleukin-6/Interleukin-10 722
Repurposed Biomarkers 722
Urine Microscopy 723
Biomarkers Panels 723
The Future of Biomarkers in Acute Kidney Injury 723
SUMMARY 724
DISCLOSURES 724
48 - Pharmacological Interventions in Acute Kidney Injury 725
BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL TRIALS IN ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 726
Patient and Comorbid Factors 726
Pathogenesis of Acute Kidney Injury Is Complex 726
Acute Kidney Injury Is a Multisystem Disease 726
PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS 727
Diuretics 727
Antioxidants: N-Acetylcysteine, Vitamin C 728
Insulin 730
Dopamine, Dopamine Analogs, and Natriuretic Peptides 730
Norepinephrine 731
Vasopressin and Analogs 731
Angiotensin II 732
Adenosine Analogs 732
Calcium Channel Antagonists 732
Recombinant Erythropoietin 732
Statins 733
Corticosteroids 733
WHAT DRUGS ARE ON THE HORIZON? 733
Antiapoptotic Drugs 733
α-Melanocyte–Stimulating Hormone 733
Minocycline 734
p53 Small Interfering RNA 734
Antisepsis Drugs 734
Endocannabinoid Receptors 734
Soluble Thrombomodulin 734
Growth Factors 735
Hepatocyte Growth Factor 735
Bone Morphogenic Protein 735
Vasodilators 735
Adenosine Triphosphate–Sensitive K Channel Agonists 735
Antiinflammatory Drugs 736
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Analogs 736
A2A Agonists and Other Adenosine Analogs 736
Alkaline Phosphatase 736
Mitochondrial Agents 736
Iron Metabolism Agents 737
Deferoxamine and Hepcidin 737
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 Inducing Agents 737
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy 737
Anesthetic Agents 738
DISCLOSURES 738
49 - Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Kidney Injury 739
GOALS OF AND INDICATIONS FOR RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 739
MODALITIES OF RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 739
Intermittent Modalities 741
Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapies 741
Continuous Modalities 741
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy 742
TIMING OF INITIATION OF RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 743
SELECTION OF MODALITY OF RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 745
DOSE OF RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 746
Intermittent Hemodialysis and Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy 747
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy 748
Effect of Dose on Recovery of Kidney Function 749
Volume Management 749
Summary and Recommendations 749
TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT OF RRT IN AKI 750
Vascular Access 750
Anticoagulation 750
Membrane Composition 752
Procedure-Related Complications 752
Medication Dosing 753
OUTCOMES 753
SUMMARY 753
INDEX 754
A 754
B 756
C 757
D 760
E 762
F 763
G 764
H 765
I 767
J 768
K 768
L 769
M 770
N 770
O 771
P 772
Q 774
R 774
S 776
T 777
U 778
V 778
W 779
X 779
Y 779
Z 779