#263 Iron Deficiency and Anemia of CKD (NephMadness 2021)
Mar 22, 2021, 07:00 AM
Dominant iron deficiency and anemia of CKD! We discuss how to interpret iron studies, when and how to start treatment with PO vs. IV iron, and ESAs vs. the new HIF-PHIs! Iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease is common but frequently overlooked in primary care. This episode features Kashlak Memorial’s own Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf (@kidney_boy), joined by NephMadness experts, Dr. Matthew Spark (@Nephro_Sparks), and Dr. Pascale Khairallah (@Khairallah_P)! Our guests lay out an easy-to-follow framework for primary care and give us some inside information to #Nephmadness! Read the Anemia Region scouting report.
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Credits
- Writer, Producer: Stuart Brigham, MD
- Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP
- Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
- Guest: Joel Topf MD, Matt Sparks MD, Pascale Khairallah MD
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Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
- Case from Kashlak
- Approaching CKD in Primary Care
- Iron and anemia labs in CKD
- Ferritin Goals in CKD
- Oral Replacement of Iron in CKD
- IV Replacement of Iron in CKD
- Discussing treatment option for Anemia of CKD
- Basic information on HIF Stabilizers/ PHIs in CKD
- Take-home points and Outro