Parathyroidectomy (PTX) may cause low levels of PTH, leading to an excessive reduction of bone turnover, which is associated with poor outcomes in dialysis patients, including vascular calcification (VC). We aimed to prospectively investigate the impact of PTX on bone remodeling and its potential consequence on the progression of VC in hemodialysis patients. In this prospective study, 19 hemodialysis patients with severe secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) were evaluated. All patients underwent laboratorial tests and coronary tomography at baseline and, 6 and 12 months after PTX; bone biopsy was performed at baseline and 12-month. At baseline, all patients had increased PTH levels up to 2500 pg/mL and high turnover bone disease in their bone biopsies. Fourteen (74%) patients had VC. During the follow-up, there was a significant decrease of PTH at 6 and 12-month. At 12-month, 90% of the patients evolved to low turnover bone disease. During the period of the hungry bone syndrome (first 6 months), no change of coronary calcium score was observed. However, calcium score increased significantly thereafter (12th month). There was an association between VC progression and the severity of low turnover bone disease. In conclusion, the shift from high to low turnover bone disease after PTX occurs in parallel to VC progression, contributing to the understanding of the complex pathophysiology involving mineral metabolism and cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients.
ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of aspirin and warfarin for prophylaxis of thrombosis in
patients undergoing total cavopulmonary anastomosis. Evaluate whether coagulation
factors (VII, VIII and protein C), clinical data, fenestration or hemodynamic
factors, interfere with postoperative thrombosis.MethodsA prospective, randomized study of 30 patients, randomized into Group I (Warfarin)
and Group II (AAS), underwent total cavopulmonary shunt with extracardiac conduit,
between 2008 and 2011, with follow-up by clinical visits to evaluate side effects
and adhesion. Performed transesophageal echocardiography in post operatory time,
3, 6,12 and 24 months; angiotomography at 6, 12 and 24 months to evaluate changes
in the internal tube wall or thrombi and pulmonary scintigraphy to evaluate
possible PTE.ResultsTwo deaths in group I; 33.3% of patients had thrombus (46.7% in Group II). The
previous occurrence of thrombus and low levels of coagulation protein C were the
only factors that influenced the time free of thrombus (P=0.035 and 0.047).
Angiotomographic evaluation: 35.7% in group II presented material accumulation
greater than 2 mm (P=0.082). Scintigraphy: two patients had PTE in group II. Five
patients had difficulty to comply with the treatment, 4 in group I with INR
ranging from 1 to 6.4.ConclusionThe previous occurrence of thrombus is a risk factor for thrombosis in the
postoperative period. Patients using AAS tend to deposit material in the tube
wall. The small sample size did not allow to conclude which is the most effective
drug in the prevention of thrombosis in this population.
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