Macrocytosis may be associated with mortality in chronic hemodialysis patients: a prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrocytosis occurs in chronic hemodialysis (CHD) patients; however, its significance is unknown. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence and distribution of macrocytosis, to identify its clinical associations and t...

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Main Authors: West Kenneth A, Soroka Steven D, Tennankore Karthik K, Kiberd Bryce A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/12/19