Case Report: Simultaneously Induced Neutropenia and Hemolysis After a Single Metamizole Dose

Background and objective Metamizole is a non-opioid ampyrone sulfonate compound with potent analgesic, antipyretic, and spasmolytic effects. Agranulocytosis is a rare life-threatening complication of metamizole. Case Here, we present the case of a 62-year-old patient who developed agranulocytosis as well as hemolysis after a single administration of metamizole. Conclusion This case illustrates the inherent allergic potential of metamizole and its effects on different hematopoietic cell types

N-acetyl-b-D-glucosaminidase: A potential cardiorenal biomarker with a relevant impact on ICD shock therapies and mortality

Aims Chronic heart failure may lead to chronic kidney disease. Previous studies suggest tubular markers N-acetyl-b-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) and Kidney-injury-molecule-1 (KIM-1) as potential markers for the cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). The prognostic value of NAG and KIM-1 regarding implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shock therapies is unknown. Methods We included 314 patients with an ICD and collected plasma and urine samples. Urine-values of NAG and KIM-1 got related to urinary creatinine. Outcomes of interest were sustained adequate shock therapies and a combined endpoint of all-cause mortality, rehospitalisation due to congestive heart failure and adequate shock therapies. Follow up time was 32 months (IQR 6-35 months). Results KIM-1 and NAG were positively correlated with NT-proBNP (KIM-1:r= .34,P < .001; NAG:r= .47,P < .001). NAG was significantly elevated in patients with primary prevention compared with secondary prevention ICD indication (P= .003). According to Kaplan Meier analysis, NAG as well as NT-proBNP were significant predictors for adequate ICD shock therapies and for the combined endpoint (eachP < .001). Elevated KIM-1 showed no significant differences (eachP= n.s.). In multivariate cox regression analysis, NAG as well as NT-proBNP were both independent predictors for adequate ICD shock therapies as well as the combined endpoint, beside ejection fraction <35% (eachP < .05). Diabetes, primary prevention ICD indication, coronary artery disease, eGFR and age were no significant predictors for both endpoints (eachP= n.s.). Conclusion Similar to NT-proBNP, NAG showed promising value for overall prognostication in ICD patients. Especially, NAG seems to incorporate an additional prognostic value regarding occurrence of ICD shock therapies

NAG: potential cardiorenal biomarker indicates the progression of chronic kidney disease in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients, contrary to KIM-1

Aim: NAG and KIM-1 as markers of tubular damage are suggested as potential biomarkers for the cardiorenal syndrome. Aim of the study was to assess the prognostic capability of NAG and KIM-1 regarding progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Materials & methods: We included 313 patients with an ICD and collected plasma and urine samples. Follow-up was performed after 51 months (interquartile range [IQR]: 25-55). Outcome of interest was continuous CKD progression defined as persistent decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate category accompanied by a >= 25% drop of baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate. Results: Average four (IQR: 2-6) follow-up values of serum creatinine per patient were obtained. During followup 29 patients (9%) developed a continuous CKD progression. NAG was shown as independent predictor for continuous CKD progression (p = 0.01), opposite to KIM-1 (p = n.s.). Conclusion: NAG was shown as predictor for a progressive and real deterioration of kidney function in patients with ICD