Calcimimetics for the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Francis ◽  
David B. Simon ◽  
Peter Jeurgensen ◽  
Fredric O. Finkelstein

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication in patients with end-stage renal disease. It has been associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality. Traditional therapy has been based on vitamin D analogs and phosphate binders; but these therapies often do not control secondary hyperparathyroidism, particularly in peritoneal dialysis patients for whom phosphate clearances are limited and intravenous vitamin D is impractical. Cinacalcet, a calcimimetic, suppresses parathormone secretion by interacting with the calcium-sensing receptor on the surface of parathyroid gland cells. The resulting suppression of parathyroid hormone secretion produces a reduction in serum phosphate level and CaxPO4 product. The present paper reviews the efficacy of cinacalcet in the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in peritoneal dialysis patients.

2006 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Natasa Jovanovic ◽  
Mirjana Lausevic ◽  
Biljana Stojimirovic

Background/Aim. The disturbances of active forms of vitamin D synthesis and disturbances in calcium and posphate metabolism develop early in chronic renal failure, when creatinine clearance is about 30 ml/min. Chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis only partially correct the biochemical environment of patients on chronic renal replacement therapy because of end-stage renal disease. These dialysis modalities can?t significantly affect the endocrine disturbances of chronic renal failure and they have minimal modulatory effect. The management of disturbed calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) metabolism and the maintainance of Ca ? P product below 4.4 mmol/l thanks to the use of dialysate solutions with the appropriate calcium concentration and the careful dosage of phosphate binders, calcium and active vitamin D metabolits, are extremely important for the prevention of renal osteodystrophy, secondary hyperparathyroidism as well as low-bone turnover disease. The aim of the study was to analyze the plasma levels of calcium, phosphate, albumin, alkaline phosphatase and parathormon (PTH) in 58 patients who were treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) from March to August 2003. The use of phosphate binders and the substitution with active vitamin D metabolits were also analyzed. Methods. We examined 58 patients, 30 males and 28 female, mean-age 52 years (range, 26-78 years), affected by end-stage renal disease of the different leading cause. The average time on peritoneal dialysis program was 20 months (2-66 months). Most of the patients were treated by CAPD, while only few of them performed automatic, cyclic or intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Most of the patients used a dialysate with 1.75 mmol/l calcium concentration. Results. The study showed that our patients on chronic CAPD program during several months had normal calcemia, phosphatemia and the level of alkaline phosphatase, and that they had Ca ? P product in the recommended range. PTH serum level ranged from 16 to 490 pg/l in our patients. Conclusion. The study showed that a balanced diet and a correct dosage of phosphate binders, as well as a careful substitution with active vitamin D metabolits render a good control of calcium and phosphate serum balance, as well as an effective prevention of renal osteodystrophy development in the patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis treatment.


2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Milinković ◽  
Marija Sarić ◽  
Snežana Jovičić ◽  
Duško Mirković ◽  
Višnja Ležaić ◽  
...  

SummaryBackgroundSome observational studies indicate an association of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) insufficiency and atherogenic cholesterol concentrations. The aim of this study was to investigate relationship between 25(OH)D concentrations and lipid parameters in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, separately for predialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.MethodsWe have adjusted 25(OH)D concentrations for seasonal variability with cosinor analysis, and performed all further analysis using these corrected 25(OH)D concentrations. Concentrations of 25(OH)D and the lipid parameters were determined in 214 ESRD patients and 50 control group participants. The analysis included the measurement of 25(OH)D by HPLC, apolipoprotein (Apo) AI, ApoB and Lp(a) by nephelometry, total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) by spectrophotometry and manually calculated ApoB/ApoAI and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio.ResultsESRD patients with adjusted 25(OH)D concentrations of ≤ 50 nmol/L had significantly higher TC (P = 0.005) and ApoAI (P = 0.049). Significantly higher HDL-C (P = 0.011) and ApoAI (P = 0.020) were found in hemodialysis patients with the 25(OH)D concentrations of ≤ 50 nmol/L. The other analyzed lipid parameters differed significantly between predialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients with 25(OH)D concentrations of < 50 nmol/L.ConclusionsOur study indicate the significant relationship between 25(OH)D repletion and optimal concentrations of lipid parameters in ESRD patients. Further research is necessary to explain whether joint evaluation of vitamin D status and lipid abnormalities could improve cardiovascular outcome in ESRD patients.


2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-344
Author(s):  
Sérgio Gardano Elias Bucharles ◽  
Fellype Carvalho Barreto ◽  
Miguel Carlos Riella

Abstract Introduction: Treating secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), a common condition associated with death in patients with chronic kidney disease, is a challenge for nephrologists. Calcimimetics have allowed the introduction of drug therapies no longer based on phosphate binders and active vitamin D. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of cinacalcet in managing chronic dialysis patients with severe SHPT. Methods: This retrospective study included 26 patients [age: 52 ± 12 years; 55% females; time on dialysis: 54 (4-236) months] on hemodialysis (N = 18) or peritoneal dialysis (N = 8) with severe SHPT (intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) level > 600 pg/mL) and hyperphosphatemia and/or persistent hypercalcemia treated with cinacalcet. The patients were followed for 12 months. Their serum calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and iPTH levels were measured at baseline and on days 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365. Results: Patients with hyperphosphatemia (57.7%), hypercalcemia (23%), or both (19.3%) with iPTH > 600 pg/mL were prescribed cinacalcet. At the end of the study, decreases were observed in iPTH (1348 ± 422 vs. 440 ± 210 pg/mL; p < 0.001), Ca (9.5 ± 1.0 vs. 9.1 ± 0.6 mg/dl; p = 0.004), P (6.0 ± 1.3 vs. 4.9 ± 1.1 mg/dl; p < 0.001), and ALP (202 ± 135 vs. 155 ± 109 IU/L; p = 0.006) levels. Adverse events included hypocalcemia (26%) and digestive problems (23%). At the end of the study, 73% of the patients were on active vitamin D and cinacalcet. Three (11.5%) patients on peritoneal dialysis did not respond to therapy with cinacalcet, and their iPTH levels were never below 800 pg/mL. Conclusion: Cinacalcet combined with traditional therapy proved safe and effective and helped manage the mineral metabolism of patients with severe SHPT.


2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Cozzolino ◽  
Francesca Elli ◽  
Stefano Carugo ◽  
Paola Ciceri

Hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia and vitamin D deficiency are the main factors involved in the pathogenesis of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). Moreover, the skeletal resistance to parathyroid hormone is not only a high-turnover bone accompanying SHPT, but may also play a crucial role in the onset of low-turnover bone disease in uremia. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that other hormones play a key role in this disease, such as fibroblast growth factor 23, Klotho and sclerostin. SHPT causes both bone-associated and non-skeletal consequences, including cardiovascular calcifications. Furthermore, vitamin D and calcium (Ca)-containing phosphate binders may increase Ca load. Anyway, the rate of parathyroidectomy in end-stage renal disease has greatly decreased during the last decade. Is there any room left for surgeons?


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keishiro Amano ◽  
Hidemi Toyoda ◽  
Kouhei Nishikawa ◽  
Tomohiro Murata ◽  
Masahiro Hirayama

Secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a common complication of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and may be an important precipitating factor for the development of myelofibrosis. However, there have been only a few reports on myelofibrosis caused by secondary HPT in children. We describe a case of a 15-year-old boy with myelofibrosis due to secondary HPT who was successfully treated with hemodialysis, erythropoietin, phosphate binders, and activated vitamin D agents. The patient had no past medical history and had been admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain. Routine blood examination revealed pancytopenia combined with renal impairment. Hyperphosphatemia, decreased 1,25-dehydroxyvitamin D, decreased serum calcium, and increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were observed. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed myelofibrosis and renal biopsy revealed nephronophthisis (NPHP). The possibility of renal osteodystrophy and myelofibrosis due to secondary HPT was considered. Hemodialysis and erythropoietin were initiated and combined therapy with a phosphate binder and an active vitamin D agent achieved greater reduction of PTH levels, along with improvement of pancytopenia. As medical treatment for secondary HPT can lead to a reversal of myelofibrosis and avoid parathyroidectomy in children, prompt recognition of this condition has major implications for treatment. Therefore, despite its rarity, pediatricians should consider myelofibrosis due to secondary HPT as a cause of pancytopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease.


1998 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2368-2376 ◽  
Author(s):  
G A Kaysen

Hypoalbuminemia is associated with mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) maintained either on peritoneal dialysis (PD) or hemodialysis (HD). Serum albumin concentration is determined by its rate of synthesis, by the catabolic rate constant (the fraction of the vascular pool catabolized per unit time), by external losses, and by redistribution from the vascular to the extravascular space. Hypoalbuminemia in dialysis patients is primarily a consequence of reduced albumin synthesis rate in both HD and PD patients, and in the case of PD patents, of transperitoneal albumin losses as well. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients are able to increase albumin synthesis to replace losses. Thus, ESRD does not directly suppress albumin synthesis. The rate of albumin synthesis is inversely proportional to the serum concentration of one potential acute phase protein (alpha2 macroglobulin), and albumin concentration is inversely proportional to that of either C-reactive protein or serum amyloid A in both HD and PD patients. The cause of decreased albumin synthesis is primarily a response to inflammation (the acute phase response), although it is possible that inadequate nutrition may also contribute. The cause of the inflammatory response is not immediately evident. There is no evidence that shifts of albumin to the extravascular space or that dilution of the plasma by volume expansion plays any role in causing hypoalbuminemia in ESRD patients.


2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana F. Khan ◽  
Claudio Ronco ◽  
Mitchell H. Rosner

Glucose-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions are the predominantly used dialysate in PD patients. Glucose absorption has been shown to be associated with several unfavorable metabolic complications. Several studies have shown positive effects of exercise in end-stage renal disease patients. This paper provides an overview of glucose-associated metabolic complications, and proposed exercise regimens to counteract the caloric load associated with glucose absorption.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safa Fattoum ◽  
Barbouch Samia ◽  
Hajji Mariem ◽  
Tasnim Mesbahi ◽  
Braiek Nessrine ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and Aims Lipid disorders are common in end stage renal disease patients. Renal replacement therapies and especially peritoneal dialysis (PD) results in further alteration rather than correction of lipidemia. The aim of this study is to precise the prevalence of the different lipid disorders of PD patients. Method It’s a retrospective study conducted in our PD unit in December 2019. We collected all data concerning clinical characteristics of all patients currently in PD, as well as incidence of different lipid disorders. Results There were 90 patients with an average age of 45 years (extremes: 20.5 years and 80.6 years). The sex ratio is 1.25. Fourteen were diabetic (15.5%). All patients were on Automated PD (APD) except one on Continuous Ambulatory PD (CAPD). The average duration of PD was 40.5 months. The causal nephropathy was glomerular in 26,6 % (diabetic in 14 patients (15,5%)), hypertensive 13,3%,, interstitial in 16,66%., and undetermined in 27,7%. The average Charlson score was 3,2. The average serum level of total cholesterol (TC) was 4,96 mmol/L, of triglycerides (TG) was 1,7mmol/L, of HDL-cholesterol(HDLc) was 0,93 mmol/L, and of LDL-cholesterol(LDLc) was 3,05 mmol/L. Fifty one patients had dyslipidaemia: 13 had isolated hypercholesterolemia, 19 had isolated hypertriglyceridemia, and 19 had hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. All dyslipidemic patients were on hypolipemic diet. Twelve (13,3%) were taking statin, no one was taking fibrate. Conclusion Chronic dialysis patients have several cardiovascular risk factors due to renal failure and comorbidities often associated. Dyslipidemia is a modifiable risk factor. It must be screened and treated to reduce morbidity and mortality.


2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 210-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heikki H.T. Saha ◽  
Yrjö K.J. Leskinen ◽  
Juha P. Salenius ◽  
Jorma T. Lahtela

In the present article, we review current knowledge of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of peripheral vascular disease in patients with end-stage renal disease. The main focus is placed on diabetic patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, but studies on patients receiving hemodialysis are also reviewed, because most reports involve this patient group, and the number of reports on peripheral vascular disease in PD patients alone is limited.


2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
I-Kuan Wang ◽  
Shih-Wei Lai ◽  
Hsueh-Chou Lai ◽  
Cheng-Li Lin ◽  
Tzung-Hai Yen ◽  
...  

Background This study was conducted to evaluate the risk of developing acute pancreatitis (AP) and the fatality from AP in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, using the claims data of Taiwan National Health Insurance. Methods From patients with newly diagnosed end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in 2000–2010, we identified a PD cohort ( N = 9,766), a HD cohort ( N = 18,841), and a control cohort ( N = 114,386) matched by sex, age, and the diagnosis year of the PD cohort. We also established another 2 cohorts with 9,744 PD patients and 9,744 propensity score-matched HD patients. The incident AP and fatality from AP were evaluated for all cohorts by the end of 2011. Results The adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) of acute pancreatitis were 5.68 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.05 – 6.39), 4.91 (95% CI = 4.32 – 5.59), and 7.47 (95% CI = 6.48 – 8.62) in the all dialysis, HD, and PD patients, compared with the controls, respectively. Peritoneal dialysis patients had an adjusted HR of 1.41 (95% CI = 1.21 – 1.65) for AP, compared with propensity score-matched HD patients. Peritoneal dialysis patients under icodextrin treatment had a lower incidence of AP than those without the treatment, with an adjusted HR of 0.59 (95% CI = 0.47 – 0.73). There was no significant difference in the 30-day mortality from AP between HD and PD patients. Conclusions Peritoneal dialysis patients were at a higher risk of developing AP than HD patients. Icodextrin solution could reduce the risk of developing AP in PD patients.


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