High dose ESAs are associated with high iPTH levels in hemodialysis patients with end-stage kidney disease: a retrospective analysis

• Main Authors: Lan eChen (Author), Yi-sheng eLing (Author), Chun-hua eLin (Author), Jin-Xuan eHe (Author), Tian-Jun eGuan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Anemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism are the two most common complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are widely used in the management of anemia in hemodialysis patients. A reverse correlation has been established between hy...