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Peripheral arterial disease diagnosed by ankle-brachial index: Predictor for early renal replacement therapy in chronic kidney disease.
Abstract Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between ankle-brachial index (ABI) and need for early renal replacement therapy (RRT) in predialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A total of 112 patients (62% men) with pre-dialysis CKD, seen in the outpatient clinic, were included, and ABI was obtained as per standard protocol. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) was defined as ABI <0.9 or >1.3 in either leg. The clinical data were analyzed, and the risk factors for early RRT were determined by multivariate logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of PAD was 44% in predialysis CKD pat...
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - December 31, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ozgur Y, Akin S, Parmaksiz E, Meşe M, Bahcebasi ZB, Keskin O Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research

In ‐hospital ventricular arrhythmia in heart failure patients: 7 year follow‐up of the multi‐centric HEARTS registry
ConclusionsLower mean age of VA complicated HF patients is a matter of concern in the Saudi population. HF associated with VA increased in ‐hospital events and all‐cause mortality indicating poor prognosis and survival. These findings enable risk stratification and reflect on the importance of early recognition of the clinical markers and predictors of VA prompting immediate management.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - November 20, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Basel Alenazy, Shabana Tharkar, Tarek Kashour, Khalid Faiz Alhabib, Hussam Alfaleh, Ahmad Hersi Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

Comparison between Automated Erythrocytopharesis (AECP) and Manual Exchange Transfusion (M-Ex)) in Reducing Hb-S and in Recovery of Acute Chest Syndrome and Other Acute Presentations of Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Conclusions:Erythrocytopharesis (Automated RBC exchange) is effective, quick and safe procedure that is life saving for many patients with ACS and is associated with less difficulties and complications if compared with the manual exchange. Because SCA is a national problem in Saudi Arabia and acute chest syndrome and other acute major complications comprehensively kill SCD patients, Automated Erythocytopharesis should be available nation-wide like dialysis machines at all large hospitals in all cities and should be distributed according to the prevalence of SCA in the area or location.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Ahmed, S. Y., Saleh, S. M., Hameed, M. S., Ragheb, A. M., Abbas, T. M., Fadel, A., Hassan, S., Baden, H. S., Tayeb, K. I., Bakshi, N., El Yamany, G., Alotaibi, S. B. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical Source Type: research

Mortality of diabetic on chronic dialysis in Tunisia.
This study aims to specify the epidemio-logical, clinical, and biological characteristics of diabetic disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and comorbidities at the initiation of HD and investigate factors associated with mortality during the dialysis period. We retrospectively analyzed the outcome of diabetic patients who were initiated on HD from 2007 to 2012 at the Rabta Hospital of Tunis. During the follow-up period, all morbid events and deaths were recorded. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were performed to identify risk factors associated with mortality in our population. The study population included...
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - November 1, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jebali H, Laifi M, Mami I, Khadhar M, Chirmiti M, Beji S, Rheder R, Smaoui W, Krid M, Hmida FB, Rais L, Fatma LB, Zouaghi MK Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research