What Is Needed to Achieve a Hemoglobin of 11.0–13.0 g/dl in End-Stage Renal Disease

Vol. 25, No. 1, 2007

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What Is Needed to Achieve a Hemoglobin of 11.0-13.0 g/dl in End-Stage Renal Disease
Steven Fishbane

Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y., USA

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Blood Purif 2007;25:53-57 (DOI: 10.1159/000096398)

Key Words

End-stage renal disease
Hemoglobin
Anemia

Abstract

Effective treatment of anemia in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) results in reduced fatigue and improved quality of life. The National Kidney Foundation's 2006 anemia treatment guidelines recommend maintaining hemoglobin (Hb) at >11 g/dl, while noting that there is insufficient evidence to routinely maintain Hb levels 13.0 g/dl. Success in achieving Hb levels within these targets requires careful monitoring and adjustments to treatment. In addition, causes for diminished response and refractory anemia must be adequately evaluated. In this article, factors important for achieving Hb 11-13 g/dl in patients with ESRD are reviewed.

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Steven Fishbane, MD
Winthrop-University Hospital
200 Old Country Road Suite 135
Mineola, NY 11501 (USA)
Tel. +1 516 663 2169, Fax +1 516 663 2179, E-Mail sfishbane@winthrop.org

Article Information

Published online: December 14, 2006
Number of Print Pages : 5
Number of Figures : 0, Number of Tables : 0, Number of References : 26

Medline Abstract (ID 17170538)

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