Assessment of the correlation between renal function markers and serum ferritin levels in thalassemia patients
Mohammad Tammadondar,
Ali Vatankhah,
Niloufar Khatibzade-Nasari
Abstract:The aim of this study was to analyze renal function markers and correlate the results with serum ferritin levels in patients with thalassemia who were referred to the Abu Reihan Thalassemia Clinic of Payambar Azam Medical Center in Bandar Abbas, Iran in 2020. We conducted a cross-sectional study and included patients with a proven hemoglobinopathy diagnosis. Fasting blood was obtained to measure creatinine, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, uric acid, and ferritin. In addition, a 24-hour urine… Show more
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