Anemia of the Regular Hemodialysis Patient and its Treatment

The pathogenesis of renal anemia was reviewed and lack of erythropoietin felt to be the major contributory factor. The treatment of anemia in the hemodialysis patient is discussed and the benefits of scheduling dialysis 3 times per week, improved protein intake, oral iron, and selective use of androgens were clearly demonstrated by significant rises in hematocrit levels in 129 patients.