title: Case management of the anemic patient. Epoetin alfa: focus on hematocrit.
abstract: Maintaining adequate hematocrit levels in patients with end-stage renal disease can help alleviate the symptoms of anemia and improve quality of life. The effects of Epoetin alfa on hematocrit are described, and patient assessment and management are emphasized.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kirlin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D004921:Erythropoietin