Abstract:Background:Intravenous iron is commonly prescribed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Iron sucrose (IS) and ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) are 2 frequently used formulations. Experimental data showed that this 2 intravenous iron preparations have different potential to induce oxidative stress and by that endothelial dysfunction. Still, direct comparisons in clinical settings are rather scarce.Study Question:Are there any acute changes in endothelial function after single intravenous iron infusions of IS an… Show more
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