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The association of chronic kidney disease complications by albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Albuminuria is strongly associated with future risk for cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, and has been proposed to be included in the classification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Few data are available on whether albuminuria is associated with concurrent complications of CKD. METHODS:A cross-sectional analysis of 1,665 participants screened for the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study was performed to examine the association between albuminuria (determined using urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR)) and measured GFR (determined using urinary clearance of iothalamate) with anemia, acidosis, hyperphosphatemia, and hypertension. RESULTS:Mean GFR (± SD) was 39 ml/min/1.73 m2 (± 21) and the median (25 - 75th percentile) ACR was 161 (38 - 680) mg/g. In multivariable models adjusted for age, sex, race, kidney disease etiology, and GFR, higher ACR levels were not associated with any complication. For example, comparing ACR > 300 mg/g vs. < 30 mg/g, the prevalence ratio (95% CI) for anemia was 0.98 (0.81 - 1.20), acidosis 1.13 (0.86 - 1.48), hyperphosphatemia 1.69 (0.91 - 3.17), and hypertension 1.04 (0.97 - 1.12). Lower levels of GFR were associated with all complications. For example, GFR levels < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 vs. GFR levels 60 - 89 ml/min/1.73 m2 were associated with prevalence ratios (95% CI) of anemia 4.35 (3.18 - 5.96), acidosis 5.31 (3.41 - 8.29), hyperphosphatemia 23.8 (7.71 - 73.6), and hypertension 1.21 (1.10 - 1.32). CONCLUSIONS:Albuminuria is not associated with complications after controlling for GFR in patients younger than 70 years of age with non-diabetic CKD and GFR less than 90 ml/min/1.73 m2 and thus would not affect clinical action plans for decisions regarding evaluation and treatment of complications in similar populations.

SUBMITTER: Viswanathan G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4108165 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The association of chronic kidney disease complications by albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate: a cross-sectional analysis.

Viswanathan Gautham G Sarnak Mark J MJ Tighiouart Hocine H Muntner Paul P Inker Lesley A LA

Clinical nephrology 20130701 1

<h4>Background</h4>Albuminuria is strongly associated with future risk for cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, and has been proposed to be included in the classification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Few data are available on whether albuminuria is associated with concurrent complications of CKD.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional analysis of 1,665 participants screened for the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study was performed to examin ...[more]

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Project description:ImportanceBecause early-stage kidney disease is asymptomatic and is associated with both morbidity and mortality, laboratory measurements are required for its detection.ObjectiveTo summarize evidence supporting the use of laboratory tests for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria to detect and stage acute kidney injury, acute kidney diseases and disorders, and chronic kidney disease in adults.Evidence reviewWe reviewed recent guidelines from various professional groups identified via the National Guideline Clearing House and author knowledge, and systematically searched MEDLINE for other sources of evidence for selected topics.FindingsThe KDIGO (Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes) guidelines define and stage acute and chronic kidney diseases by GFR and albuminuria. For initial assessment of GFR, measuring serum creatinine and reporting estimated GFR based on serum creatinine (eGFRcr) using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) 2009 equation is recommended. If confirmation of GFR is required because of conditions that affect serum creatinine independent of GFR (eg, extremes of muscle mass or diet), or interference with the assay, cystatin C should be measured and estimated GFR should be calculated and reported using cystatin C (eGFRcys) and serum creatinine (eGFRcr-cys) or GFR should be measured directly using a clearance procedure. Initial assessment of albuminuria includes measuring urine albumin and creatinine in an untimed spot urine collection and reporting albumin-to-creatinine ratio. If confirmation of albuminuria is required because of diurnal variation or conditions affecting creatinine excretion, such as extremes of muscle mass or diet, the albumin excretion rate should be measured from a timed urine collection.Conclusions and relevanceDetection and staging of acute and chronic kidney diseases can be relatively simple. Because of the morbidity and mortality associated with kidney disease, early diagnosis is important and should be pursued in at-risk populations.

Project description:Background and objectivesExposure to particulate matter (PM) <2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5) has been linked to detrimental health effects. This study aimed to describe the relationship between long-term PM2.5 exposure and kidney disease, including eGFR, level of albuminuria, and incident CKD.Design, setting, participants, & measurementsThe study included 10,997 participants from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities cohort who were followed from 1996-1998 through 2016. Monthly mean PM2.5 concentrations (μg/m3) were estimated at geocoded participant addresses using geographic information system-based, spatiotemporal generalized additive mixed models-including geospatial covariates such as land use-and then averaged over the 12-month period preceding participant examination. Covariate-adjusted, cross-sectional associations of PM2.5, baseline eGFR, and urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) were estimated using linear regression. PM2.5 and incident CKD (defined as follow-up eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 with ≥25% eGFR decline relative to baseline, CKD-related hospitalization or death based on International Classification of Diseases 9/10 codes, or development of ESKD) associations were estimated using Cox proportional hazards regression. Modeling was stratified by study site, and stratum-specific estimates were combined using random-effects meta-analyses.ResultsBaseline mean participant age was 63 (±6) years and eGFR was 86 (±16) ml/min per 1.73 m2. There was no significant PM2.5-eGFR association at baseline. Each 1-μg/m3 higher annual average PM2.5 was associated with higher UACR after adjusting for demographics, socioeconomic status, and clinical covariates (percentage difference, 6.6%; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 2.6% to 10.7%). Each 1-μg/m3 higher annual average PM2.5 was associated with a significantly higher risk of incident CKD (hazard ratio, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.10).ConclusionsExposure to higher annual average PM2.5 concentrations was associated with a higher level of albuminuria and higher risk for incident CKD in a community-based cohort.

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The association of chronic kidney disease complications by albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate: a cross-sectional analysis.

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