Laboratory variables and treatment adequacy in hemodialysis patients in Iran

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This study aims to evaluate the laboratory variables in Iranian hemodialysis patients.

We studied 338 patients in 6 dialysis centers around the country.

Sixty four percent of the patients were anemic, and the mean of hemoglobin levels in the patients was 9.6 ± 1.9 g / dL.

Women had a significantly higher prevalence of anemia (p= 0.004); however, considering the absolute hemoglobin values, there was no significant difference between genders (p> 0.05).

The mean urea reduction ratio (URR) and Kt / V in the patients were 62.6 ± 12.8 and 1.17 ± 0.31, respectively.

Hyperphosphatemia and hyperkalemia were observed in 50% and 58%, respectively.

We conclude that our study demonstrated a relatively high prevalence of anemia and hyperphosphatemia, however, a surprisingly good dialysis urea clearance in the Iranian hemodialysis patients.

We should exploit more effort to maintain hemoglobin and serum phosphate levels within the target ranges.