POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL CARDIOMETRY IN DIAGNOSING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY PATHOLOGY

In the past decade, there has been a sharp increase in interest regarding cardiovascular involvement in kidney diseases. The most common cardiovascular disorders include left ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction, arrhythmias, and abnormalities of the major arteries. Given the importance of timely detection and the ability to predict the development of complications, digital cardiometry plays a particularly significant role. It provides rapid access to information about central and intracardiac hemodynamics.Materials and Methods. A total of 42 children aged 5 to 16 years with chronic kidney disease were examined. The comprehensive laboratory and clinical-instrumental assessment included digital cardiometry, based on measurements of hemodynamics and the phases of the cardiac cycle. Results of the Study.The proposed method of digital cardiometry enables the diagnosis of key hemodynamic parameters along with simultaneous evaluation of all phase functions of the heart. Early detection of cardiovascular complications allows for the timely initiation of cardioprotective therapy, thereby improving the disease prognosis. Keywords: Children, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodynamics, Cardiovascular System.