| Autor: |
Latchupatula, Lakshmi, Vipparthi, Shreni, Basina, P. R. D. Ganesh |
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International Journal of Medicine & Public Health; Jan-Mar2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p83-88, 6p |
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Background: Chronic kidney disease is associated with numerous hematological manifestations of which anemia is one such complication which adds further on the morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the clinico-hematological profile of patients with CKD. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis in the hemodialysis unit of Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada were included. The study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada over a period of 2 years. Results: Anemia is the most common hematological manifestation in the study. Normocytic hypochromic anemia was the most common finding in peripheral smear. Majority of the patients had leukocytosis. Thrombocytopenia was found in 48% of patients. Conclusion: CKD causes decreased renal production of erythropoietin which is the major of anemia in them. Measures to correct anemia should be implemented in patients with CKD for better outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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