Intravenous Iron: How Much Is Too Much?

[摘要] Anemia is associated with poor cardiovascular and global outcome in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (1). The correction of anemia requires epoetin in most instances. This in turn generally requires intravenous iron supplementation to avoid iron-deficiency and to achieve optimal results. High iron doses have been shown to decrease epoetin needs and to make anemia treatment more cost effective.

[学科分类] 泌尿医学

[关键词] Bone marrow necrosis;Sickle cell disease;Hyperhemolysis syndrome