WCN26-2691 Iron therapy to optimize efficacy and cost of Iron Deficiency Anemia, A Dialysis Center Experience

Anemia is very common in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The main cause is iron deficiency anemia. Erythropoietin deficiency is another major cause of anemia. Maintaining sufficient iron stores while using the lowest epoetin dose is the main therapeutic goal in hemodialysis patients to avoid the side effects of epoetin.