Hypertension and nephrology

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

[Rapid-progressive glomerulonephritis - a misleading case]

VÁRADY Tímea Eszter, BRAUNITZER Henrik, ARÁNYI József, DOLGOS Szilveszter

HUN 2021;25(1)

Hypertension and nephrology

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

[Prevention of polyuria during lithium treatment. Recent research and history]

[Renal toxicity of lithium is a highly important subject which may jeopardize the use of an agent needed by millions suffering from recurrent episodes of bipolar disorder. Lithium induced severe renal damage leading to end stage renal disease can be almost prevented today using lowered plasma lithium levels. But administration of medicines are necessary for the prevention of the lithium induced disturbance in renal concentrating operation and development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Use of thiazides, non-steroid anti-inflammatory compounds (indomethacine) amiloride, high doses of desmopressin and their combinations are our present armamentarium. The present therapy for lithiuminduced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus in man is to counter anti-vasopressin action of lithium. The “future” treatment seems to be (on the basis of recent animal experiments) to enhance the sensitivity of the kidney to vasopressin action by administering pharmacologic blockade of the renal P2Y12 receptor by using clopidrogel or prasugrel.]

HUN 2021;25(1)

Hypertension and nephrology

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

[Risk estimates of advanced chronic kidney disease and predicting mortality in dialyzed patients]

KULCSÁR Imre, KULCSÁR Dalma

[In mostly the second part of the last decade lots of epidemiological study have been released about the progression of the chronic kidney disease (CKD) and theirs connection with the risk of death. The fact that lots of nephrologist from all over the world (from Canada to New-Zealand) are pretty much interested in this topic is absolutely proved by national (REIN Study – French Registry) and international (KDIGO Controversies Conference, DOPPS 1-5, or the European AROII Study) researchers with these epidemiological questions in their focus. The risk estimation facts that are able to show the life expectancy of patients with CKD 3-5 (expected time to dialysis or mortality risk before renal replacement therapy – RRT) and the early or hopefully longer survival odds of the dialyzed ones could be very useful not only for the medical stuff but also for the patients. In case of the predialyzed patients the focus has to be on the Bansal score and also on the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) scores (with 4 and 8 variable); on the other hand in dialyzed patients the REIN score that prognose a short-term survival and the Cohen model (both are easy calculated with webcalculators) are in the highlight of importance. There is not a big difference (2- 7%) in validated researches between the prognosed and the real survival dates. Despite of this prediction has to always be evaluated individually in favour of the best decision we can make for the patients and in order to choose the right treatment: conservative therapy, dialysis or transplantation.]

HUN 2021;25(1)

Clinical Neuroscience

JANUARY 30, 2021

Evaluation of the effectiveness of transforaminal epidural steroid injection in far lateral lumbar disc herniations

EVRAN Sevket, KATAR Salim

Far lateral lumbar disc herniations (FLDH) consist approximately 0.7-12% of all lumbar disc herniations. Compared to the more common central and paramedian lumbar disc herniations, they cause more severe and persistent radicular pain due to direct compression of the nerve root and dorsal root ganglion. In patients who do not respond to conservative treatments such as medical treatment and physical therapy, and have not developed neurological deficits, it is difficult to decide on surgical treatment because of the nerve root damage and spinal instability risk due to disruption of facet joint integrity. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) on the improvement of both pain control and functional capacity in patients with FLDH. A total of 37 patients who had radicular pain caused by far lateral disc herniation which is visible in their lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, had no neurological deficit and did not respond to conservative treatment, were included the study. TFESI was applied to patients by preganglionic approach. Pre-treatment Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores of the patients were compared with the 3rd week, 3rd month and 6th month scores after the procedure. The mean initial VAS score was 8.63 ± 0.55, while it was 3.84 ± 1.66, 5.09 ± 0.85, 4.56 ± 1.66 at the 3rd week, 3rd month and 6th month controls, respectively. This decrease in the VAS score was found statistically significant (p = 0.001). ODI score with baseline mean value of 52.38 ± 6.84 was found to be 18.56 ± 4.95 at the 3rd week, 37.41 ± 14.1 at the 3rd month and 34.88 ± 14.33 at the 6th month. This downtrend of pa­tient’s ODI scores was found statistically significant (p = 0.001). This study has demonstrated that TFESI is an effective method for gaining increased functional capacity and pain control in the treatment of patients who are not suitable for surgical treatment with radicular complaints due to far lateral lumbar disc hernia.

ENG 2021;74(1-2)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

APRIL 30, 2020

[Survey of Medication Habits in Hypertensive Adults]

VARGA Bernadett, FUSZ Katalin, CSIMA Melinda, LUKÁCS-HORVÁTH Marianna, DEÁK András, STROMAJER-RÁCZ Tímea

[Hypertension is the best known risk factor in development of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Survey has assessed –in hypertensive patients over 40, - the illness representation, lifestyle and medicine taking habits. Quantitative, cross-section descriptive research was conducted in 2017 with online questionnaire among hypertensive people over 40 (n=267) using shortened version of Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (8-item) and our questionnaire. Therapy adherence is typical for older individuals in surveyed population. (r= 0,26; p<0,001). Who were advised by general practitioners (GP) to implement lifestyle changes show more inclination following therapy. (p=0,032). Those with higher blood pressure (r-0,18; p=0,003) has harder time living with hypertension. (r=0,15; p=0,014). Quality of living with hypertonia and therapy adherence can be influenced by health behaviour and the information provided by general practitioners (GP). Beside the, general practitioners (GP) advanced practice nurse can have significant role in increasing the level of health behaviour and therapy adherence. ]

HUN 2020;33(2)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

APRIL 30, 2020

[The role of APN in the Care of Patients with High Blood Pressure]

VÖRÖS Tünde, PAKAI Annamária, SZEBENI-KOVÁCS Gyula, SZABÓNÉ Bálint Ágnes, OLÁH András

[Internationally the role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) has grown a lot in the treatment for high blood pressure. The tasks of Advanced Practice Nurses with an advanced degree include the observation, following, diagnostics, medicinal treatment, health education, education of patients, coordination of care, checking of performance and improvement of quality. In Hungary the family doctors do the care of people with hypertonia in the primary care. Because of the number of patients who must be treated every day comes less time per capita in the care. For a high number of acute patients must be cared and for this reason less time remains for the care of chronic patients. In Hungary the education for Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with an advanced degree has started in autumn 2017. The first of these nurses will get out of the education in February 2019. Due to their education they will be able to care acute illnesses in practices of family doctors and in communities of practice. Besides they will be able to explore, care and follow chronic patients. ]

HUN 2020;33(2)