The Optimal Haemoglobin Target in Dialysis Patients May Be Determined by Its Contrasting Effects on Arterial Stiffness and Pressure Pulsatility.

Hon-Chun HsuChanel RobinsonGavin R NortonAngela J WoodiwissPatrick Hector Dessein

Published in: International journal of nephrology and renovascular disease (2020)

This study suggests that the optimal haemoglobin target in dialysis patients is ~11g/dl and determined by its differential and contrasting effects on arterial stiffness and pressure pulsatility.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes