title: Case management of the anemic patient: epoetin alfa--focus on ventricular function.
abstract: Chronic anemia frequently causes changes in cardiac function, particularly left ventricular function, that can lead to serious cardiovascular problems. Because Epoetin alfa corrects anemia, it may eliminate some of these problems or decrease their severity. By assessing cardiovascular function and monitoring response to Epoetin alfa, nurses can help patients achieve their optimal level of cardiac function.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Schardin
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D004921:Erythropoietin