Anemia in Chronic Renal Failure (1970S) (Disease/Disorder Overview‪)‬

This article was first published in The Canadian Society of Extracorporeal Circulation Technicians The/Le Journal (1973, March), 2(1), 17-18. Richard Bright, in 1836, commented on the characteristic pallor of patients with nephritis (Bright, 1836), and this symptom has become a hallmark of chronic renal failure. Our experience in chronic hemodialysis has demonstrated clearly that anemia is a very serious aspect of the uremic syndrome. Because its prevention is difficult, and its treatment is complicated by many hazards, it is an important symptom to consider. This paper represents a brief review of the causes, symptoms and methods of treatment of the anemia of chronic renal failure.