Optimal hemoglobin level for anemia treatment in a cohort of hemodialysis patients

Optimal hemoglobin level for anemia treatment in a cohort of hemodialysis patients

Background: Anemia is a major risk factor that contributes to mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. There is controversy over the optimal hemoglobin (Hb) target in these patients. This study investigated the association between Hb level and mortality in a cohort of hemodialysis (HD) pat...

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Main Authors: Mi Yeon Jung, Soon Young Hwang, Yu Ah Hong, Su Young Oh, Jae Hee Seo, Young Mo Lee, Sang Won Park, Jung Sun Kim, Joon Kwang Wang, Jeong Yup Kim, Ji Eun Lee, Gang Jee Ko, Heui Jung Pyo, Young Joo Kwon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2015-03-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Anemia
Hemodialysis
Hemoglobin
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913214001533

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