Higher hemoglobin levels and quality of life in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: no longer a moving target?

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Journal Article

International clinical practice guidelines for the management of anemia in chronic kidney disease suggest target hemoglobin levels ≤ 11.5 g/dl (115 g/l), with individualized consideration of slightly higher hemoglobin targets to improve quality of life. An updated meta-analysis of randomized trials demonstrates no significant improvement in quality of life with erythropoietin-stimulating agent therapy targeting higher hemoglobin levels. Limitations of the available data suggest that individualized targets should nonetheless remain an option in future clinical practice guidelines.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Wyatt, CM; Drueke, TB

Published Date

  • May 2016

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 89 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 971 - 973

PubMed ID

  • 27083270

Pubmed Central ID

  • 27083270

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1523-1755

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0085-2538

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.kint.2016.03.001

Language

  • eng