Association of Dialysis Adequacy, Physical and Emotional Symptoms with Erythropoietin-stimulating agent Responsiveness in Iraqi Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Salar Ahmed,
Mohammed Mahmood,
Arif Sami
et al.
Abstract:Background: Erythropoietin (EPO)-deficient anemia occurs in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) are the standard treatment for CKD anemia, but patient responses vary.
Hemodialysis patients are often anemic due to hypo erythropoiesis and their chronic inflammatory state. Inadequate dialysis is considered one of the factors that are linked to ESA hypo responsiveness. Dialysis patients may experience many symptoms that lower their quality of life. End stage renal … Show more
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