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Haematological Indices and Iron Status in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.
West African Journal of Medicine 2024 January 32
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with haematological changes, the commonest being anaemia. The number and function of white blood cells (WBC) and platelets are equally affected. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia in the CKD population and anaemia has been associated with reduced cardiac function, increased rates of hospitalization, morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the haematological indices and iron status among pre-dialysis CKD patients.
METHOD: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 95 predialysis CKD patients and 95 age- and sex-matched apparently healthy controls. Full blood count, peripheral blood film, serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, C-reactive protein (CRP), electrolytes, urea and creatinine, serum folate and vitamin B12 were done in all study participants. Comparisons were made between results obtained from participants in both groups.
RESULT: The mean ages were 58.1 ± 14.9 years and 58.3 ± 15.0 years in the CKD group and controls, respectively. The male:female ratio was 1:0.9 in both groups. The prevalence of anaemia was 51.6% and 3% in patients with CKD and controls, respectively. There was no significant difference in the total WBC count, neutrophil and lymphocyte differentials, platelet count, serum vitamin B12 and folate in patients with CKD and controls. The prevalence of iron deficiency among patients with CKD was 32.6%, of which 62.5% were absolutely iron-deficient while 37.5% were functionally iron-deficient. The median ferritin and CRP were also higher in CKD. (p =0.001).
CONCLUSION: Anaemia and iron deficiency are common in predialysis CKD patients. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid the problems associated with them.
MOTS-CLÉS: Maladie rénale chronique, Anémie, Carence en fer, Pré-dialyse.
METHOD: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 95 predialysis CKD patients and 95 age- and sex-matched apparently healthy controls. Full blood count, peripheral blood film, serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, C-reactive protein (CRP), electrolytes, urea and creatinine, serum folate and vitamin B12 were done in all study participants. Comparisons were made between results obtained from participants in both groups.
RESULT: The mean ages were 58.1 ± 14.9 years and 58.3 ± 15.0 years in the CKD group and controls, respectively. The male:female ratio was 1:0.9 in both groups. The prevalence of anaemia was 51.6% and 3% in patients with CKD and controls, respectively. There was no significant difference in the total WBC count, neutrophil and lymphocyte differentials, platelet count, serum vitamin B12 and folate in patients with CKD and controls. The prevalence of iron deficiency among patients with CKD was 32.6%, of which 62.5% were absolutely iron-deficient while 37.5% were functionally iron-deficient. The median ferritin and CRP were also higher in CKD. (p =0.001).
CONCLUSION: Anaemia and iron deficiency are common in predialysis CKD patients. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid the problems associated with them.
MOTS-CLÉS: Maladie rénale chronique, Anémie, Carence en fer, Pré-dialyse.
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