Breaking the Cycle in Cardiorenal Anemia Syndrome: The Practice-changing Role of IV Iron at the CKD–Heart Failure Interface
All clinicians managing patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease or heart failure must be aware of the deleterious impacts of concomitant anemia and the established, emerging, and practice-changing role of intravenous (IV) iron therapies. The vicious cycle of cardiorenal anemia syndrome (CRAS)—the pathologic triad wherein the three conditions are each capable of causing and/or being caused by the other—can be effectively mitigated and managed with IV iron. Unfortunately, clinician hesitancy in prescribing IV iron, largely due to adverse effects associated with earlier formulations, must be overcome before the full benefit of IV iron in CRAS can be realized. Join Drs. Matthew Weir and Javed Butler as they address CRAS pathophysiology, examine applicable expert consensus guidelines, and review current evidence for treatment. Practical, case-based elements will be offered that provide learners with real-world examples of IV iron safety, efficacy, and the need for multidisciplinary (nephrologist-cardiologist-PCP) care.
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