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Implications of a Reduction in the Hemoglobin Target in Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent-Treated Hemodialysis Patients

BACKGROUND: Patients treated with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) to a hemoglobin (Hb) level >12.0 g/dl have increased risk of multiple complications, including death. The optimal Hb target for ESA use has not been established. We hypothesized that reducing the target Hb would prevent le...

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Autores principales: Nguyen, Timothy V., Goldfarb, David S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3290836/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22470394
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000334228