More Than 50% of Adult Patients With Anemia
and CRI^a (CrCI ≤70 mL/min) May Be Iron Deficient²

• Early identification of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and consistent monitoring of iron levels are critical
  to effective management of these patients


• Consider both functional and absolute iron deficiency when identifying patients with IDA

When evaluating the cause of anemia, physicians should also consider iron parameters and Hgb level before initiating any anemia treatment—including erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs)⁷

Proportion of anemic CRI patients with iron deficiency^2,b

Adapted from Hsu et al. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2002.<sup>2

a</sup>Chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) refer to the same condition; terminology differs
among medical specialties.

^bBased on an analysis of the nationally representative data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III 1988-1994).

CrCl=creatinine clearance.

Now that you know about the prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia,
learn more about Identifying Patients With CKD.