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Background and Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Panelists discuss how chronic kidney disease leads to iron deficiency anemia through a complex interplay of impaired iron absorption, increased hepcidin production driven by inflammatory cytokines, and reduced erythropoietin synthesis, resulting in both functional and absolute iron deficiency alongside diminished red blood cell production.
EP: 1.Background and Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 2.Pathophysiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 3.Symptoms and Epidemiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 4.Diagnosis and Common Comorbidities Seen With Iron Deficiency Anemia
EP: 5.Monitoring Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia After Diagnosis
EP: 6.Oral vs IV Iron in Clinical Practice
EP: 7.FDA-Approved IV Iron Formulations
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Can you explain the pathophysiology of how non–hemodialysis dependent chronic kidney disease and immuno-inflammation can lead to IDA?
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