Improved vascular repair is relevant to enhanced renal function with vasodilators in early stage of chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background: Treatment with vasodilators can improve renal function in early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Objective: Study the mechanism of vascular repair in 20 CKD patients associated with actual creatinine clearance greater than 60 mL/min/1.73m2 (mean 84+24 mL/min/1.73m2) who had been under treatment with vasodilators. Results: Initial study on angiogenic factors revealed a low value of VEGF, no significant change in VEGF-R1, whereas antiangiogenic factors showed elevated angiopoietin-2 and no significant change in VEGF-R2. Initial actual creatinine clearance was significantly depleted and fractional excretion of magnesium (FE Mg) was elevated significantly. Follow-up study showed improved VEGF and a significant decline in angiopoietin-2. Such improved vascular repair coincided with enhanced creatinine clearance. Conclusion: Improved renal function can be achieved by vasodilators under environment favourable for adequate vascular repair.