Anaemia of chronic kidney disease: an under-recognized and under-treated problem

Obrador, Gregorio; Pereira, Brian J. G.

doi:10.1093/ndt/17.suppl_11.44

Anaemia of chronic kidney disease: an under-recognized and under-treated problem

Journal

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

ISSN

0931-0509

1460-2385

Date Issued

2002

Author(s)

Pereira, Brian J. G.

Type

Resource Types::text::journal::journal article

DOI

10.1093/ndt/17.suppl_11.44

URL

https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/3740

Abstract

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) almost invariably develop anaemia, which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and reduced quality of life. Anaemia begins early in the course of CKD, and although treatment with erythropoietin is effective, the condition is often under‐treated. Because of the growing body of scientific literature on the significant morbidity and mortality associated with anaemia of CKD, a Renal Anaemia Management Period (RAMP) was proposed. This is defined as the time after onset of CKD when anaemia develops and requires early diagnosis and treatment. The RAMP was developed to call attention to the need to improve outcomes for patients with CKD and possibly lower the economic burden by correcting anaemia earlier. It is an important opportunity for preventive care and has the potential to limit costs associated with comorbidities of CKD.