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Anemia in Dialysis Patients: Recent Evidence

Presented from India by Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni

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The evaluation of a patient with altered mental status begins with a detailed history. Because the patient may be unable to offer a history, it will be required to seek additional information from family, friends, or the primary medical team. The first step is to ascertain the timing of the mental...

Case Summary

Anemia is a common complication in kidney disease, primarily due to inadequate erythropoietin (EPO) synthesis and is exacerbated by chronic inflammation, impaired iron absorption, and blood loss. Diabetic patients often develop anemia earlier. Anemia in CKD can lead to serious complications such as coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, and increased mortality. Landmark trials have helped guide the treatment and management of anemia in CKD patients.

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Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni

Head of Department, Nephrology, NMC Speciality Hospital, Dubai

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