BACKGROUND. Currently, there is no doubt that there is a close relationship between the condition of the kidneys and the cardiovascular system. Neurohormonal systems various parts long-term hyperactivation is important in the development of pathological processes. Natriuretic peptides provide cardio and renoprotective effects, inhibit the activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). AIM. To establish the prognostic significance of determining the concentration of natriuretic peptides in comparison with the activity of RAAS in children with congenital malformations of the urinary system to assess the risk of cardiovascular complications.PATIENTS AND METHODS. 76 patients with congenital malformations OUS aged 3 to 18 years were examined: – 40 children with congenital vesicoureteral reflux, – 18 children with hydronephrosis, 18 children with other forms of OUS dysembryogenesis ( 10 patients with renal agenesis, 8-with hypoplasia). The control group consisted of 10 clinically healthy children of the appropriate age. The following parameters were determined in the blood by the enzyme immunoassay: renin, aldosterone, n-terminal propeptide of natriuretic hormone (NТ-рroВNР).RESULTS. Hyperproduction of NТ-рroВNР was observed in 61.8 % of patients, stimulation of renin and/or aldosterone production in 39.5 % of cases. Elevated levels of natriuretic peptides were found in 32.8 % of cases in 25 children with congenital OUS defects without signs of arterial hypertension (AH) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Significantly higher concentrations of (NТ-рroВNР), renin, and aldosterone are recorded in patients with AH and LVH.CONCLUSION. The increased level of natriuretic peptides is noted earlier than the clinical and instrumental signs of heart dysfunction are noticeable, it is important in identifying early stages of cardiovascular complications, evaluating the prognosis, and in justifying renoprotective treatment in pediatric Nephrology practice.
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