Publications

2022

Kristuli L., Lai S., Perrotta A., Zizzo G., Riccardi C., Capasso E., Galani A., Russo G.

Kidney & blood pressure research

The study suggests using the combination of vector bioimpedance analysis (BIVA), phase angle (PhA), and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) to determine dry weight (DW) and evaluate nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. The findings indicate that this approach outperforms empirical assessments.

2021

Soraci L., Corica F., Corsonello A., Remelli F., Abete P., Bellelli G., Bo M., Cherubini A., Di Bari M., Maggio M., Martone A., Rizzo M., Manca G., Rossi A., Zambon A., Volpato S., Landi F., GLISTEN Group Investigators

European Journal of Internal Medicine

This study evaluated the impact of various risk factors on the prognosis of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) 3 years after hospital discharge. CKD was defined as eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Parameters such as eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, anemia, sarcopenia, SPMSQ ≥ 5, and impairment in one or more activities of daily living appear to be significantly associated with mortality risk.

2020

Plytzanopoulou P., Papasotiriou M., Politis P., Parissis C., Paraskevopoulou P., Kehagias I., Goumenos D., Papachristou E.

International Urology and Nephrology

Cardiac valve calcification (CVC) is a risk factor for patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Aging, inflammation, low albumin-to-total protein ratio, and low phase angle are markers of severe valve calcification.

2022

Ruperto M. and Barril G.

Nutrients

The ratio of extracellular mass to body cell mass (ECM/BCM ratio) is an indicator of nutritional and hydration status in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Specifically, an ECM/BCM ratio >= 1.20 was found to correlate with a high risk of mortality.

2015

Flury S., Trachsler J., Schwarz A., Ambühl P.

BMC Nephrology

The study developed a new method for predicting creatinine clearance (CrCl) and urinary protein excretion based on BCM estimated by BIA analysis. This method was shown to be superior to traditional estimation formulas, especially in subgroups with BMI > 30 kg/m2 and CrCl > 60 mL/min/1.73m2.

2019

Ruperto Mar Francisco J. Sánchez-Muniz and Guillermina Barril.

Clinical Nutrition

The ECW/BCM ratio is a useful prognostic indicator for the management of dialysis patients and allows clinicians to set up treatment correctly and monitor their nutritional status. An ECW/BCM ratio >1.20 is an indicator of wasting and fluid overload.

2014

Maioli M., Toso A., Leoncini M., Musilli N., Bellandi F., Rosner M. H., Ronco C.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA), a simple and non-invasive technique useful for identifying patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) at high risk of developing contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI – AKI).

2013

Basso F. · Berdin G., Virzì G.M., Mason G. Piccinni P. Day S. Cruz D.N Wjewodzka M. Giuliani A. Brendolan A., Ronco C.

Blood purification

Patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) frequently present fluid overload from day 2 of observation in the ICU. The study highlights a significant correlation between mortality and state of hyperhydration evaluated with BIVA analysis.