Assessment of iron status in predialysis chronic kidney disease patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with poor overall outcome if not promptly managed with erythropoietin when indicated. This study assessed iron status and associated factors in predialysis CKD patients in Southern Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study that assessed and compar...

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Main Authors: Ikponmwosa Osamudiamen Iyawe, Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Linda Iruobe Iyawe, Efosa O Oviasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2018;volume=29;issue=6;spage=1431;epage=1440;aulast=Iyawe