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Chapter 35
Renal Functional Reserve and Renal Recovery After Acute Kidney Injury
Gabriele Guglielmetti and Sara Samoni

Introduction

Renal functional reserve (RFR) stands at the forefront of contemporary nephrology, offering critical insights into kidney health, acute kidney injury (AKI), and renal recovery. As our understanding of renal physiology evolves, the assessment of RFR emerges as a pivotal parameter in delineating the susceptibility to kidney damage, prognosticating postoperative kidney dysfunction, and dening the trajectory of renal recovery. Living kidney donation and transplantation represent one of the prominent domains where the utilization of RFR holds signicant promise. Studies evaluating the safety and feasibility of preoperative RFR evaluation during living kidney transplantation shed light on its potential applications. These investigations underscore the importance of understanding the dynamic interplay between baseline renal function, stress-induced responses, and the suscep tibility to postoperative complications. Beyond the realm of transplantation, the clinical utility of RFR extends to the broader spectrum of renal diseases, including AKI and chronic kidney disease (CKD). With conventional markers offering limited insights into renal function and prognosis, the early detection and quantication of RFR emerge as vital components in the comprehensive nephrological evaluation. In this review, we
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G. Guglielmetti Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Maggiore della CaritàUniversity Hospital, Novara, Italy e-mail: g.guglielmetti@maggioreosp.nova ra.it
S. Samoni ( Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS CaGranda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy e-mail: sara.samoni@policlinico.mi.it
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delve into the multifaceted role of RFR in nephrology, exploring its signicance in living kidney donation, AKI, and renal recovery post-AKI. We examine the current understanding of RFR assessment, its implications in clinical practice, and the challenges and opportunities in dening renal recovery. By elucidating the intricate nuances of RFR, we aim to foster a deeper comprehension of renal physiology and enhance patient care in the realm of kidney health and diseas
e.

Renal Functional Reserve

Renal functional reserve is dened as the capability of the kidney to increase glomerular ltration rate (GFR) in response to certain physiological or pathological stimuli requiring a higher functional demand. These stimuli include high protein intake, pregnancy, AKI episodes, sepsis, unilateral nephrectomy, CKD, and conges­tive heart failure [
2, 3]. Currently, a single method or a single dose of the stress needed to
RFR [ quantify RFR in an easy and accurate way is not known. Furthermore, kidneys present a glomerular and tubular functional reserve capacity. In the presence of appropriate stimuli, a subject with inta ct nephron mass can increase both GFR and tubular secretion. The ability to test RFR may represent an excellent diagnostic possibility to reveal subclinical disease or silent loss of nephron mass. In healthy subjects, baseline GFR (bGFR) varies from 110 to 130 mL/min/1.73 m and males, respectively, depending also on age, body size, diet, and other variables. Moreover, it changes during the day based on physiological requirements. Normal subjects display a signicant capacity to increase GFR under physiological stimuli (e.g., pregnancy, solitary kidney) or in pathological states (e.g., diabetes and arterial hypertension). Glomerular RFR (RFR-G) is the capacity to increase GFR in response to stimuli, such as an acute oral protein load, intravenous amino acid, or dopamine infusion. The difference between maximum GFR and bGFR represents the RFR-G. Weight-adjusted doses of protein of 1–2 g/kg are equally effective in increasing GFR compared to intravenous amino a cid or dopamine infusion [ subjects with intact RFR-G, the increase of GFR varies between 20 and 70 mL/min/
2
1.73 m
during glomerular stress tests [3, 79]. RFR-G is lower in the elderly and in the initial CKD stages, although serum creatinine (sCr) level is still normal [10]. Dif­ferent theories have been proposed to explain the increase in GFR during a glomer­ular stress test. Glomerular hyperltration may occur, leading to an increase in the ltration fraction [ blood ow is the main mechanism, rather than a temporary variation in ltration fraction [12]. This theory seems to be supported by the observation of the decrease in renal vascular resistance with afferent arteriolar vasodilation in response to protein load [13]. Another theory is that the GFR increases by recruiting the dormant cortical nephrons,not working during resting conditions but potentially available under stress [ and thus a limited RFR, may have an increased susceptibility to develop AKI.
1]. Since the 1980s, several methods have been tested to quantify
2
In 1993, Woods suggested that an overall increase in renal
11].
According to this theory, solitary kidneys, with fewer nephrons
14].
in females
4–6].
In
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Although RFR testing has been established for decades, it has not yet entered routine clinical practice. Until now, probably the most important study showing the potential clinical meaning of RFR has been performed by Husain-Syed et al. They demonstrated that, in elective cardiac surgery patients with GFR >60 ml/min/
2
1.73 m
, preoperative RFR was highly predictive of AKI. Therefore, a reduced RFR appears to be a novel risk factor for AKI, and preoperative measurement of RFR can identify patients who are likely to benet from preventive meas ures or to select for the use of biomarkers for early detection of AKI [15].
Another potential area of use for RFR is in living kidney donation and kidney transplantation. In 2017, Spinelli et al. conducted a study examining the safety and feasibility of preoperative RFR evaluation using a protein load during living kidney transplantation. They administered a protein loading test to kidney donors before donation and after transplantation, comparing basal and stress renal function in both donors and recipients. Following kidney transplantation, stressed GFR resembled basal GFR for both donors and recipients, indicating a limited RFR. In the context of living kidney transplantation, RFR determination has been suggested to assess the original global ltration capacity of the donors kidneys (stressed GFR) and to gauge the susceptibility of donors and recipients to postoperative kidney dysfunction [16]. However, recent ndings by Van Londen et al. suggest that RFR, as assessed by the renal response to dopamine infusion, predicts short-term GFR after living kidney donation but not long-term kidney function [17 ].
Baseline eGFR offers limited insights into patientsrenal function, especially in acute kidney injury (AKI), during renal recovery post-AKI, and in the early stage s of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Moreover, diagnostic and prognostic tools to identify patients at risk of AKI and the transition from AKI to CKD are lacking. RFR serves as an early indicator of renal impairment, and its quantication can contribute to a comprehensive nephrological evaluation.

Renal Functional Reserve and Renal Recovery After Acute Kidney Injury

Susceptibility to kidney damage is inuenced by various patient-related factors, including age, baseline renal function, and comorbidities. Baseline renal function, encompassing both baseline sCr/GFR and RFR, plays a crucial role. With a normal GFR and intact RFR, kidney damage may remain subclinical even with repeated exposure to potentially nephrotoxic agents. Conversely, impaired GFR and/or loss of RFR can lead to AKI even with mild exposure, potentially due to nephron loss after AKI episodes, nephrotoxic agent administration, or underlying pathological condi­tions reducing functioning nephron mass (Fig. 35.1). The multifaceted nature of AKI is acknowledged, evolving from an acute event to acute kidney disease and poten­tially CKD, with loss of functioning nephrons affecting RFR and eGFR hypothe­sized as an underlying mechanism (Fig. 35.2 ) [18].
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Fig. 35.1 Renal susceptibility to injury in relation to glomerular ltration rate (GFR) and renal functional reserve (RFR). In the presence of a normal glomerular ltration rate (GFR) and intact renal functional reserve (RFR) (green line), even in the case of repeated and intense potentially nephrotoxic exposure, renal damage may remain subclinical. Conversely, if GFR is compromised (red line) or if RFR is lost (yellow line), even mild exposure can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI). Following an AKI episode, a reduction in GFR or RFR may occur, thus increasing renal suscep­tibility to further insults
There is currently no standardized denition of renal recovery from AKI. Previ­ous denitions primarily focused on recovery from dialysis-requiring AKI, with less severe stages often overlooked. The Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) group proposed clinical renal recovery from AKI as the absence of evidence of damage or functional loss post-AKI episode [
18], but even these patients may be susceptible to
further kidney damage and adverse events [15]. Dening full renal recovery neces­sitates consideration of biomarkers of kidney damage, imaging outputs, and RFR, requiring further investigation. Recovery patterns post-AKI vary signicantly, highlighting the importance of assessing both baseline and post-AKI renal function accurately [
Preadmission sCr, often considered the gold standard for dening
19].
baseline sCr/eGFR, may be unreliable, with dynamic tests assessing RFR offering greater accuracy [20]. Additionally, while sCr levels are commonly used, they are late markers of renal function [21], inuenced by various nonrenal factors [20, 22]. Plasma Cystatin C has been proposed as an alternative marker for renal recovery, though routine clinical adoption is pending [23].
Even with clinical renal recovery from AKI, subclinical damage may persist, as evidenced by new-onset or worsened proteinuria, arterial hypertension, or a drop in RFR [18, 24]. Patients whose sCr levels return to baseline remain susceptible to further kidney damage and adverse events
25]. Future studies should consider incorporating dynamic kidney tests to assess RFR
[ for a comprehensive evaluation of renal function and prognostic insights.
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Fig. 35.2 Renal function and susceptibility to acute kidney injury (AKI) in relation to glomerular ltration rate (GFR) and renal functional reserve (RFR). Renal function consists of both the glomerular ltration rate (GFR) and the renal functional reserve (RFR). Nephrotoxic agents (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inammatory drugs, NSAIDs) and various diseases (such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, sepsis, etc.) can reduce the functioning nephron mass, either acutely or chronically. However, as long as the RFR is present, the GFR remains normal. Conversely, if the RFR is lost, acute kidney injury (AKI) can become clinically evident and initiate the continuum toward chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the RFR holds promise as a crucial parameter in various aspects of nephrological evaluation and clinical practice. Its signicance spans from assessing susceptibility to kidney damage to predicting postoperative kidney dysfunction in living kidney transplantation. While recent studies have shed light on its role in short-term GFR prediction after kidney donation, its long-term implications remain under scrutiny.
In summary, signicance as a dynamic parameter in nephrology, offering avenues for enhanced risk assessment, early intervention, and personalized care in the realm of kidney health and disease.
the evolving landscape of renal functional reserve underscores its
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Part V
Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter 36
Nomenclature for Renal Replacement Therapy
Gianluca Villa and Dario DeglInnocenti

Background

Management of patients with AKI may include kidney support therapies (KST). Among these, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is the most widely used for those who are critically ill. CRRT is a blood purication therapy in which the patients blood is driven from a vascular access device through a hemodialter. Fluids and waste molecules are removed by the membrane through several physi­cochemical mechanisms, and the puried blood is then pumped back into the patient through a dedicated line. The slow and continuous nature of the process, compared to intermittent hemodialysis, allows critical care patients to better tolerate the blood purication process [1]. The use of CRRT has become widespread and has evolved signicantly over the last few decades. Its management often requires a multidisciplinary approach in both clinical practice and research, underscoring the importance of understanding and using shared terminology. The terminology used to describe CRRT and other KST modalities can be confusing and sometimes variable. In 1995, a panel of experts in San Diego developed a nomenclature to establish standardized language in KST [2]. In 2016, an international consensus of experts in Vicenza (Nomenclature Standardization Initiative) organized a consensus confer­ence to develop standard denitions for components, techniques, and operation of
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machines for acute KST [3, 4]. A correct understanding and harmonization of CRRT terminology is paramount in both clinical and research elds.

Membrane and Filter Characteristics

Geometric Characteristics
Surface area, priming volume, and membrane porosity are the main multidimensional characteristics of hollow ber membranes used for KST (Table 36.1). These parameters are crucial during the prescription phase, as they direc
tly impact treatment efcacy. The surface area plays a signicant role in extracorporeal clearance, with larger surface areas generally associated with higher clearance rates. For adult patients, membranes with larger surface areas, typically around 1.5 m require membranes with around 0.5 m typically treated with shorter hemodialters due to lower blood ow rates achievable through pediatric vascular access devices and the increased risk of membrane fouling. In the event of membrane fouling during treatment, the CRRT monitor promptly halts blood restitution before patient disconnection. The amount of blood lost within the circuit equals the priming volume of blood compartments. Further­more, membrane porosity inuences the prole of extracorporeal clearance for solutes of varying dimensions and molecular shapes [5].
2
, are often required compared to pediatric patients, who typically
2
of surface area. Pediatric membranes are also
Performance Characteristics
The ultraltration coefcient (Kuf) quanties the water permeability of a membrane, representing the ow of water crossing the membrane per unit of pressure. It is expressed in ml/h/mmHg and is calculated by multiplying the hydraulic permeability (Lh) by the surface area (A). In clinical practice, the Kuf for a specic hemodialter is determined by divi ding the ultraltration rate (Quf) by the transmembrane pressure (TMP). Kuf values help categorize membranes into low ux
Table 36.1 Membrane properties (Neri et al. [4])
Multidimensional characteristics Symbol Formula Surface area A = 2N Filter priming volume Vb Total priming volume Vb Membrane porosity ρ = Nπ r־
L membrane length, bers, r־ mean inner radius of the pores
number of bers, N number of pores in the lter, r־i mean inner radius of the
N
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f
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Lπr
f
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