Anemia management in patients with chronic renal disease : Current recommendations

Abstract EN

Anemia is common in renal failure in both pre dialysis and in patients maintained on dialysis.

Consequences of anemia include decreased cognitive function, decreased exercise tolerance and a feeling of inadequate well-being as well as increased left ventricular hypertrophy and dilatation that result in increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Iron deficiency is the most common factor for erythropoietin resistance even in pre dialysis patients.

This article reviews the factors involved in anemia in pre dialysis patients, management issues and current recommendations.