Effects of erythropoietin on the lipid metabolish in hemodialysis patients
Chang Juping
Zhang Jun
Yu Xueqing
Abstract：Objective To investigate the effects of erythropoietin (EPO) on the lipid metabolism in hemodialysis patients.Methods 76 maintained hemodialysis patients received EPO therapy for six months. The serum parameters were observed every two months.Results Hb and Hct increased significantly and serum iron, total chol, TG, LDL, LP(a) decreased significantly in EPO group, There was a negative correlation between Hct and serum iron or LP(a), and positive correlation between serum iron and LDL, LP(a).Conclusion EPO is effective in improving lipid metabolism in hemodialysis patients and in reducing risk of atherosclerosis.
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Publication Date：2001-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 213-214 )