CORRECTION OF ANAEMIA WITH ERYTHROPOIETIN IN CKD/ESRD PATIENTS

• Published in: Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences Vol. 4; no. 12; pp. 1927 - 1935
• Main Authors: Gaikwad, Madhukar, Sinha, Shyamal, Sinha, Rashmi, Gore, Anitha, Bhattacharjee, S, Anjaiah, T, Hannan, Abdul, Patankar, Kunal
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited 09.02.2015
• Subjects: Anemia; Chronic kidney failure; Development and progression; Erythropoietin; Ferritin; Glycosylated hemoglobin

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by gradual and permanent loss of kidney function. One of the most common complications of CKD is Anaemia. (1,3) Anaemia often appears earlier in course of CKD and worsens with disease progression. (1,2) Erythropoietin is a hormone synthesized in the kidn...