Case study of the anemic patient: epoetin alfa--focus on improving ventricular function.
Multiple factors, including chronic anemia, can impair left ventricular function and lead to serious or fatal consequences. Correcting anemia with Epoetin alfa is an important step in improving compromised left ventricular function. Continuous management of fluid status, blood pressure, and hematocrit is the best way for nephrology nurses to help patients improve their cardiac function and quality of life.
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D000740:Anemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left
D004921:Erythropoietin