The influence of vitamin d, vitamin k, and parathyroid hormone on anemia severity in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis
Abstract
Patients undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) frequently have anemia.Disruptions in vitamin D and vitamin K metabolism, along with alterations in parathyroid hormone levels, may influence the severity of anemia in this population.This study investigated the impact of vitamin D, vitamin K, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels on the severity of patients with ESRD undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.The Hamida Al-Masfah Dialysis Centre at Al-Imamain Al-Kadhimain Teaching Hospital in Baghdad conducted a prospective cross-sectional study from November 1, 2023, to April 20, 2024.One hundred standard hemodialysis patients aged 18 years or older were recruited.Patients were classified based on anemia severity (Hb
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ACTA Pharmaceutica Sciencia
- Volume
- 64
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 79–79
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN