Table 3.
Frequency of patients with factors potentially affecting erythropoiesis-stimulating agent response (n = 30)
Factors potentially affecting ESA response
|
n
(%)
|
Thalassemia | 1 (3.33) |
Infection | 11 (36.67) |
Hemolysis | 0 |
Blood loss | 0 |
Hyperparathyroidism | 1 (3.33) |
Low blood folic acid | 0 |
Iron deficiency | 3 (10.00) |
ESA: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent.