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Observational studyClinical and experimental nephrology2019

Treatment for renal anemia and outcomes in non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease: the current status of regional medicine according to the Kyoto Fushimi Renal Anemia (KFRA) study.

Kensei Yahata, Koichi Seta, Yuko Kikuchi, Mitsuteru Koizumi, Maki Murata, Hiromichi Wada, Shogo Murakami, Mariko Ohishi, Hikari Tsuji, Kyoto Fushimi Renal Anemia study investigators

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Observational study in Clinical and experimental nephrology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Kensei YahataDepartment of Nephrology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan. kenseiyahata@yahoo.co.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2100-090X
Koichi SetaDepartment of Nephrology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Yuko KikuchiDepartment of Nephrology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Mitsuteru KoizumiDepartment of Nephrology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Maki MurataDepartment of Nephrology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Hiromichi WadaDivision of Translational Research, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan.
Shogo MurakamiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Soseikai General Hospital, 101 Shimotoba Hiroosa-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8473, Japan.
Mariko OhishiOhishi Naika Clinic, 38-1 Fukakusa Kareki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-0875, Japan.
Hikari TsujiTsuji Clinic, 5-8 Kogahonmachi, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8492, Japan.
Kyoto Fushimi Renal Anemia study investigators
Kyoto Medical Center · JPUnitika (Japan) · JPUji Hospital · JP

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe baseline data obtained in the CKD-JAC demonstrated that insufficient treatment was being provided for renal anemia by institutions specializing in renal disease. The objective of this study was to investigate the status of treatment for renal anemia, including renal/cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, at regional medical facilities since the development of long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (LA-ESA).

methodsNon-dialysis outpatients with chronic kidney disease and renal anemia were eligible. Anemia was treated based on the clinical condition of each patient and targeted hemoglobin (Hb) levels.

resultsA total of 283 patients from 21 institutions were enrolled and followed up for a maximum of 3 years. A doubling of the serum creatinine level was observed in 89 patients, and renal replacement therapy was initiated in 57 patients. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that a lower mean Hb level (mHb) and receiving fewer frequency of ESA during the follow-up period were independent determinants of the composite renal outcome and overall mortality. During the follow-up period, the percentages of patients with mHb of 10-10.9 g/dL and ≥ 11 g/dL were increased. Similar trends were seen regardless of whether the patients were treated by nephrologists or non-nephrologists. The frequency of ESA treatment was increased among the patients treated by non-nephrologists; however, it was much lower than nephrologists.

conclusionThis study demonstrated that, in the era of LA-ESA treatment, higher Hb levels are associated with reduced composite renal outcomes at regional medical facilities. The importance of renal anemia management should be highlighted, even among non-nephrologists.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnemiaCreatinineErythropoiesisFemaleHemoglobinsHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedNephrologyPhysiciansProspective StudiesRegional Medical ProgramsCreatinineHemoglobinsHospital and clinic cooperationLong-acting ESARegional medicineRenal anemia

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