Conservative Management of Chronic Renal Failure

Cardiovascular indications and complications of recombinant human erythropoietin

“…There was a statistically significantly higher rate of serious adverse events in the higher vs. lower Hb group. [11] Erythropoietin and thrombosis One of the potential side effects of EPO therapy is an increase in thrombotic events. In a prospective trial, 618 dialysis patients were randomized to achieve a target hematocrit of 42% versus a target hematocrit of greater than 30% in 615 control patients.…”

Organ Transplantation in India : Indian Scenario and Perspectives for the Armed Forces

“…Evidence suggests that appropriate therapy aimed at controlling the common causes namely, diabetes and hypertension results in renal conservation and delays the need for RRT [1,2]. Narula et al [4], in their article appearing in this issue, stress on conservative management of chronic renal failure.…”