Anemia of Chronic Disease
Anemia of Chronic Disease
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DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4939-7360-6_4
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发表时间:
2018
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A. Besarab;S. Hemmerich
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作者:
A. Besarab;S. Hemmerich
Anemia is a common condition observed in chronic disease states and in these chronically ill patients has a negative impact on their quality of life and survival. Various cytokines and acute phase proteins play important roles in the pathogenesis of the anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and alterations in the metabolism of iron via the molecules, hepcidin, and ferritin are largely responsible for the consequent anemia. Because it is a non-specific anemia, it is often difficult to diagnose properly. To diagnose this disorder, the physician must correlate the possible clinical pathways of the underlying disease with changes in altered iron metabolism and response to erythropoietin (EPO). It is important to rule out concomitant iron deficiency and other causes of anemia since failure to do so will in most cases lead to failure of standard therapy. Treatment options involve the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, blood transfusion, and iron supplementation, in addition to treating the underlying disease. This discourse will review the pathogenesis of ACD, suggest current therapeutic options, and suggest future targets for therapeutic intervention such as chelating agents, hepcidin antagonists, and other agents affecting erythropoiesis.