Abstract
BackgroundMany markers have been proposed for CVD risk assessment in dialysis population. Apelin is a peptide that has roles in cardiovascular functions and volume regulation namely vasodilation, decreased blood pressure (BP), positive inotropic effect and inhibition of antidiuretic hormone release. The aim of this study was to examine relationship of apelin levels with echocardiographic findings and laboratory parameters related with cardiovascular function and bone mineral metabolism among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study in which chronic PD patients aged between 18 and 80 without active cardiac, infectious or malignant diseases and hypervolemia have been included. Apelin-36 levels and echocardiographic findings were recorded as well as clinical and laboratory data.ResultsOf the 53 patients, the mean age and female/male ratio was 52.8 ± 15.3 years and 30/23, respectively. Mean apelin level was 1.45 ± 0.37 ng/ml. Gender, drugs (renin-angiotensin-aldosteron inhibitors, statins), presence of left ventricular hypertrophy, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and significant residual renal function did not affect apelin-36 levels. Apelin-36 was correlated negatively with age and left atrium diameter; and positively with diastolic BP, ejection fraction (EF), total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels. Diastolic BP, LDL-cholesterol, ALP and EF were found to be the independent determinants of apelin-36 levels with linear regression analysis.ConclusionsApelinergic system has important roles in volume regulation, cardiovascular functions, lipid metabolism and bone mineral disorders in PD patients. Prospective studies with large population are required.
Highlights
Many markers have been proposed for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment in dialysis population
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), that is more prevalent in peritoneal dialysis (PD) than hemodialysis (HD) population, is a strong indicator of cardiomyopathy and an important reason for sudden cardiac death [1,2,3]
The aim of this study was to examine relationship of apelin-36 levels with echocardiographic findings and laboratory parameters which may be related with cardiovascular function and bone mineral metabolism among PD patients
Summary
Many markers have been proposed for CVD risk assessment in dialysis population. Apelin is a peptide that has roles in cardiovascular functions and volume regulation namely vasodilation, decreased blood pressure (BP), positive inotropic effect and inhibition of antidiuretic hormone release. The aim of this study was to examine relationship of apelin levels with echocardiographic findings and laboratory parameters related with cardiovascular function and bone mineral metabolism among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The mortality rate of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is markedly elevated compared with the general population; and the major reason of this finding is cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is responsible for 40-60% of these deaths [1]. Apelin is a peptide of which the pathophysiological effects have been elucidated recently. It has been described in 1998 as the selective endogenous ligand of APJ receptor which is a G protein coupled membrane receptor [7,8]. It has been claimed to be secreted by endothelial cells in conjunction with other vasoactive mediators [9]
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