Nephrology
Among patients with CKD, iron deficiency is a common, reversible cause of anemia and resistance to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). The administration of iron is necessary for treatment of iron deficiency and, in selected patients, may allow a higher hemoglobin (Hb) in the absence of ESAs. We service non-dialysis patients at our clinics with iron infusions for the best absorption and treatment.