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  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Hypercholesterolemia ; Low-density lipoproteins ; Heparin precipitation ; Extracorporeal plasma treatment
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The first clinical application of a new extracorporeal procedure (HELP) for the selective elimination of low-density lipoproteins by heparin precipitation at acid pH is described. Plasma, obtained by filtration of whole blood through a 0.2 µ filter, is continuously mixed with an equal volume of an acetate buffer (pH 4.85) containing heparin. After removal of the precipitated heparin complex by filtration, excess heparin is adsorbed to a specially developed filter and the clear plasma filtrate is subject to bicarbonate dialysis/ultrafiltration to restore physiologic pH and remove excess fluid. The calculated efficiency for the elimination of low-density lipoproteins from plasma by HELP is 100% and is therefore comparable to conventional plasmapheresis. The HELP system shows a high degree of specificity with over 80% of total protein being returned to the patient. Over 130 treatment procedures have now been performed. Patient compliance and acceptance have been excellent and no major complications have been observed.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: LDL apheresis ; Vitamin E ; Vitamin A ; α-Tocopherol ; Retinol
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Serum α-tocopherol and retinol concentrations were followed in four heterozygous adults and one homozygous child with familial hypercholesterolemia being treated by regular low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis. Approximately 50% of plasma α-tocopherol was eliminated during a single apheresis procedure in the heterozygous adults, while a complete elimination of this vitamin along with LDLs was observed in the homozygous child. Absolute losses of α-tocopherol amounted to 13.4–22.5 mg/apheresis and are equivalent to the recommended dietary intake for 1.5 to 2 days. Despite these losses, no changes were observed either in serum α-tocopherol levels or in the ratio of α-tocopherol/total serum lipids after 12 months regular apheresis treatment. Serum retinol concentrations only showed a small decrease on apheresis, there being apparently no specific elimination of this vitamin. The absolute losses ranged from 42–422 µg/apheresis and were, therefore, much lower than the recommended dietary intake of the equivalent of 1500 µg retinol/day. It is concluded that no extra supplementation of these vitamins is required during LDL-apheresis therapy, although it may be advisable to monitor vitamin E status in patients on long-term, intensive therapy.
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  • 3
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    Amsterdam : Elsevier
    Chemistry and Physics of Lipids 67-68 (1994), S. 315-321 
    ISSN: 0009-3084
    Keywords: Apolipoprotein B ; LDL-apheresis ; LDL-cholesterol ; Lipoprotein(a)
    Source: Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology , Physics
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Renal functional reserve ; GFR ; Type I diabetes ; ACE inhibition
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Renal functional reserve capacity was evaluated in 19 normotensive type I diabetics without microalbuminuria. All patients had normal basal renal function as assessed by 24-hour creatinine clearances higher than 120 ml/min. PAH, inulin, and creatinine clearances were carried out every hour before, during, and after infusion of an amino acid (AA) solution. The same experiment was repeated after ACE inhibition with captopril (25 mg). Two groups of patients were found: Group A (responders) showed a significant rise in GFR after AA infusion (inulin clearances from 117±8 to 138±10 ml/min) (p〈0.05), whereas in Group B (non-responders) no significant change in GFR was observed. Groups were comparable in age, duration of diabetes, metabolic control, and mean arterial blood pressure. Group B, however, had a significantly higher basal inulin clearance (167±17 ml/min) than Group A (117±8 ml/min). In Group A ACE inhibition completely blocked the AA-induced rise in GFR, while basal GFR in Group B was significantly reduced (167±17 to 148±8 ml/min) after captopril administration. In both groups renal plasma flow was enhanced by ACE inhibition. A rise in glucagon was observed in all patients during AA infusion. It is concluded that type I diabetics with normal basal renal function already have reduced (Group A) renal functional reserve capacity, which is completely abolished (Group B) when concomitant hyperfiltration occurs. ACE inhibition reduces hyperfiltration and is capable of blocking the AA-induced rise in GFR in these patients.
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  • 5
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Atrial natriuretic peptide ; Cyclic GMP ; Hemodialysis ; Hemofiltration ; Ultrafiltration ; Atriales natriuretisches Peptid ; zyklisches GMP ; Hämodialyse ; Hämofiltration ; Ultrafiltration
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Bei 7 chronisch niereninsuffizienten Patienten, die regelmäßig hämofiltriert (HF) wurden, erfolgten während der Behandlung periodische Bestimmungen von ANP and c-GMP. Um den Einfluß des Blutreinigungsverfahrens auf die Veränderungen der Plasmakonzentrationen dieser Hormone zu untersuchen, wurde bei den Patienten eine Hämodialyse (HD) mit identischer Ultrafiltration und Behandlungsdauer durchgeführt. Bei beiden Behandlungsverfahren wurde ein gleichartiger kontinuierlicher Abfall von ANP und c-GMP beobachtet. Nach Kopf-Tieflagerung wegen Hypotonie unter HD stiegen die ANP und c-GMP Werte akut an. Bei einem anderen Patienten wurde gleichfalls ein akuter Anstieg während der HD beim Auftreten einer Tachyarrhythmia absoluta beobachtet. Diese Befunde zeigen, daß die Freisetzung von ANP bei chronischer Niereninsuffizienz nicht verändert ist. Da eine enge Beziehung zwischen Intravasalvolumen und der Höhe des Plasma ANP besteht, kann die regelmäßige Bestimmung dieses Hormons zur Beurteilung des Hydratationszustandes terminal niereninsuffizienter Patienten herangezogen werden.
    Notes: Summary ANP and c-GMP concentrations in 7 patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) undergoing regular hemofiltration (HF) were determined. After switching to hemodialysis (HD) under identical ultrafiltration and treatment time no significant difference of the ANP and c-GMP profiles was detected, suggesting that the type of treatment does not affect ANP and c-GMP plasma levels. In both procedures a continuous decrease of ANP and c-GMP was observed. Head down tilting to compensate hypotension during HD was immediately followed by an increase in ANP and c-GMP during ultrafiltration. An acute onset of tachyarrhythmia absoluta during HD was also accompanied by a rise in ANP plasma concentrations. This demonstrates that ANP secretion is not altered in patients with CRF. Since ANP plasma levels closely correlate with intravascular volume, periodic determination of this hormone in HD/HF patients may provide diagnostic information to detect volume overload.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Renal functional reserve ; Glomerular filtrationrate ; Amino acids ; Kidney transplantation ; Liver function ; Renale Funktionsreserve ; Glomeruläre Filtrationsrate ; Aminosäuren ; Nierentransplantation ; Leberfunktion
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Zur Ermittlung der renalen Funktionsreserve wurden periodische, simultane Messungen der Inulin-, Kreatinin- und PAH-Clearance während einer 2-stündigen intravenösen Infusion einer 10%-igen Aminosäurenlösung (Aminosteril KE 10%) durchgeführt. Bei 10 nierengesunden Probanden stieg die glomeruläre Filtrationsrate (GFR) während der Aminosäureninfusion um etwa 35% an (Inulin-Clearance basal 107±6 auf 144±7 ml/min), der renale Plasmafluß (RPF) um 27% (PAH-Clearance basal von 530±25 auf 675±40 ml/min). Im Gegensatz dazu zeigte sich bei einem Kollektiv von 8 nierentransplantierten Patienten mit guter, stabiler Transplantatfunktion (Kreatinin-Clearance über 65 ml/min) keine Steigerung der GFR und des RPF nach intravenöser Aminosäurenzufuhr. 10 Patienten mit schweren Leberfunktionsstörungen und normaler Nierenfunktion (24-Stunden-Kreatinin-Clearance über 100 ml/min) wiesen nach Aminosäureninfusion gleichfalls keine Zunahme der renalen Durchblutung und der glomerulären Filtrationsrate auf. Der Verlust der durch Aminosäureninfusion aufzeigbaren renalen Funktionsreserve bei nierentransplantierten Patienten weist auf eine Hyperfiltration der Transplantatniere hin und ist für die Langzeitprognose transplantierter Patienten zu beachten. Eine intakte Leberfunktion erscheint notwendig für die Aminosäuren-induzierte Steigerung der glomerulären Filtrationsrate.
    Notes: Summary Renal functional reserve capacity was evaluated in healthy controls, kidney transplant recipients and patients with impaired liver function by simultaneous measurements of periodic clearances of inuline, PAH and creatinine every 30 minutes before, during and after infusion of an aminoacid (AA) solution. During AA infusion glomerular filtration rate rose in 10 healthy controls to about 35% above basal values (inulin clearance from 107±6 to 144±7 ml/min,p⩽0.0005), renal plasma flow increased by 27% (PAH clearance from 530±25 to 675±40 ml/min,p⩽0.002). 8 renal transplant recipients with good and stable renal function (creatinine clearance above 65 ml/min) showed no rise in GFR and RPF, as did 10 patients with severe impairment of liver function and normal basal kidney function (creatinine clearance above 100 ml/min). The lack of a renal functional reserve in kidney transplant recipients might indicate a hyperfiltration of the transplanted kidney. This could affect the longtime prognosis of these patients. The liver seems to play a role in the mediation of the aminoacid-induced rise of GFR, supporting the hypothesis of a putative liver hormone regulating GFR after protein ingestion or AA infusion.
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