Management of iron deficiency anemia in hemodialysis patients based on mean corpuscular volume

Management of iron deficiency anemia in hemodialysis patients based on mean corpuscular volume

Abstract Background To manage the anemic status in hemodialysis (HD) patients, a well-balanced combination therapy based on the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and iron supplementation is essential. Serum ferritin level and transferrin saturation rate (TSAT) are the current standard...

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Main Authors: Kumiko Onda, Teruo Koyama, Sanae Kobayashi, Yoji Ishii, Kazuo Ohashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Subjects:
Iron deficiency anemia
MCV
Intravenous iron administration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-021-00327-x

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