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Anat Gafter-Gvili1,2,3, Uzi Gafter4,5

  • 1Department of Medicine A, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petah Tikva, Israel, anatga2@clalit.org.il.

Acta Haematologica
|April 11, 2019
PubMed

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Posttransplantation anemia (PTA) is common in kidney transplant recipients, often caused by iron deficiency. Early treatment is crucial for improving graft survival and patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Posttransplantation anemia (PTA) is a frequent complication in kidney transplant recipients.
  • PTA is categorized as early (within 6 months) or late (after 6 months) post-transplant.
  • Iron deficiency is a primary cause of PTA, impacting graft function and survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes, consequences, and management of posttransplantation anemia.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention for PTA.
  • To define optimal hemoglobin targets and treatment strategies for anemic kidney transplant patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on posttransplantation anemia.
  • Analysis of the association between PTA and graft function, survival, and mortality.
  • Evaluation of treatment guidelines for PTA, including hemoglobin targets and therapeutic agents.

Main Results:

  • Late PTA is linked to diminished graft function, while early PTA predicts late onset.
  • PTA is associated with increased mortality, reduced graft survival, and declining GFR.
  • Optimal hemoglobin targets for kidney transplant recipients with anemia are higher (12.5-13 g/dL) than in general CKD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt treatment of PTA is recommended post-kidney transplantation.
  • Treatment should involve erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) and iron supplementation to reach target hemoglobin levels.
  • Effective PTA management is vital for improving long-term outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.

Keywords:
AnemiaKidney transplantPosttransplantation anemia

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