Association of Anemia with Parathyroid Hormone Levels and Other Factors in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Cross-Sectional, Real-World Data Study in Pakistan
Table 1
Demographic characteristics of patients (n = 342)∗.
Demographics characteristics
Mean (±SD), n (%)
Age (in years)
45 (±15)
Gender∗
Male
234 (68.4%)
Female
108 (31.6%)
Dialysis per week∗
Once
16 (4.4%)
Twice
198 (58.1%)
Thrice
128 (37.5%)
Hemoglobin levels∗ (g/dL)
Anemia (Hb < 12 g/dL)
267 (78%)
Normal (Hb12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
75 (22%)
Anti-HCV antibodies∗
Negative
198 (58%)
Positive
144 (42%)
HB surface antigen∗
Negative
330 (96.5%)
Positive
12 (3.5%)
Comorbid diseases (n = 230)
None
22 (9.6%)
Diabetes mellitus
23 (10%)
Hypertension
185 (80.4%)
Intact parathyroid hormone (pg/mL) (179)
Below target levels (iPTH < 150 pg/mL)
11(6.1%)
Target levels (iPTH 150–300 pg/mL)
43 (23.9%)
Above target levels or hyperparathyroidism (iPTH > 300 pg/mL)
