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Corresponding Author

Ahmed Qayed Ibrahim Galhom

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Convective dialysis consists of hemodiafiltration, hemofiltration, and biofiltration devoid of acetate. Hemodialysis (HD) eliminates solutes and water through diffusion over a semipermeable membrane. Hemofiltration (HF) increases transmembrane pressure to increase solvent drag, whereas hemodiafiltration (HDF) combines HF and HD. More than ninety percent of CKD studied cases with eGFRs below thirty mL/min developed renal anemia. Due to restricted red blood cell transfusions, hemoglobin levels of approximately seven g/dL were clinically acceptable for cure of renal anemia. In practice, there is substantial inter-patient variability, & subset of dialysis studied cases may need greater ESA dose. Aim: To evaluate and compare between the role of Hemodiafiltration and Hemodialysis on Anemia in Patients on regular hemodialysis. Subject and Methods: This prospective observational study, include 80 patients was selected from attendee of nephrology dialysis units of National Institute of Nephrology and Urology and Al-Azhar hospitals. Results: There was no statistically significant variation among groups in terms of dialysis characteristics. No statistically significant variation was found among groups in terms of cure doses. Conclusion: Long-term HDF therapy for twelve months was linked to significant improvements in anaemia & nutritional status.

Keywords

Hemodiafiltration, Hemodialysis, Anemia.

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