Challenging patient phenotypes in the management of anaemia of chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often complicated by anaemia, which is associated with disease progression and increased hospital visits, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search of English language peer-reviewed articles in PubMed/MedLine published between 1998 and 2020 related to the treatment of anaemia of CKD was conducted. The United States Renal Database System and Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) data reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration websites, and published congress abstracts in 2020 were surveyed for relevant information.

Results

Subgroups of patients with anaemia of CKD present a clinical challenge throughout the

SUBMITTER: Pramod S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9285529 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature