1. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in Patients with Renal Insufficiency and Renal Replacement Therapy.
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Buckenmayer A, Dahmen L, Hoyer J, Kamalanabhaiah S, and Haas CS
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- Blood Sedimentation, Humans, Renal Replacement Therapy, Retrospective Studies, Kidney Failure, Chronic therapy, Renal Insufficiency, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic therapy
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Background: Determination of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a simple diagnostic tool for estimating systemic inflammation. It remains unclear whether ESR is influenced by renal disease or renal replacement therapy (RRT)., Objective: To report the incidence and extent of ESR elevations in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the possible impact of RRT., Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective study in inpatients with or without renal disease and in those with RRT, comparing ESR levels and other laboratory and clinical information., Results: A total of 203 patients were included. On average, ESR was elevated (mean [SD], 51.7 [34.6] mm/h), with no statistically significant difference between the patient groups. Only those receiving PD showed significantly higher ESR (78.3 [33.1] mm/h; Pā < .001)., Conclusions: ESR testing can be used without restriction in patients with CKD and in patients undergoing hemodialysis and who have received kidney transplantation; however, this measurement should be monitored carefully in patients with PD., (© The Author(s) 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of American Society for Clinical Pathology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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- 2022
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