2015
Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio is associated with congestion and mortality in heart failure patients with renal dysfunction
Parrinello G, Torres D, Testani JM, Almasio PL, Bellanca M, Pizzo G, Cuttitta F, Pinto A, Butler J, Paterna S. Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio is associated with congestion and mortality in heart failure patients with renal dysfunction. Internal And Emergency Medicine 2015, 10: 965-972. PMID: 26037394, DOI: 10.1007/s11739-015-1261-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBUN/CrInferior vena cavaRenal dysfunctionHeart failureVenous congestionBUN/Cr ratioMultiple logistic regression modelNYHA class 3Independent risk factorLong-term mortalityHeart failure patientsGlomerular filtration rateBlood urea nitrogenReceiver-operating characteristic analysisLogistic regression modelsCause deathHF outpatientsHF severityLower eGFRRenal functionAmbulatory visitsFailure patientsCreatinine ratioSingle centerRenal biomarkers
2014
Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome
Brisco MA, Testani JM. Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome. Current Heart Failure Reports 2014, 11: 485-499. PMID: 25239434, PMCID: PMC4224613, DOI: 10.1007/s11897-014-0226-4.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsRenal dysfunctionCardiorenal syndromeHeart failureRenal biomarkersNormal glomerular filtration rateIrreversible nephron lossSignificant renal impairmentHypertensive kidney diseaseGlomerular filtration rateNovel renal biomarkersCardiorenal interactionsRenal impairmentNephron lossDecongestive therapyAdverse outcomesKidney diseaseFiltration rateHigh prevalenceRenal performanceSyndromeBiomarkersFailurePrognosisDysfunctionTherapy