Dominant iron deficiency and anemia of CKD! We discuss how to interpret iron studies, when and how to start treatment with PO vs. IV iron, and ESAs vs. the new HIF-PHIs! Iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease is common but frequently overlooked in primary care.  This episode features Kashlak Memorial’s own Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf (@kidney_boy), joined by NephMadness experts, Dr. Matthew Spark (@Nephro_Sparks), and Dr. Pascale Khairallah (@Khairallah_P)!  Our guests lay out an easy-to-follow framework for primary care and give us some inside information to #Nephmadness! Read the Anemia Region scouting report.
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Credits
Writer, Producer:  Stuart Brigham, MD
Cover Art:  Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP
Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP 
Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Guest: Joel Topf MD, Matt Sparks MD, Pascale Khairallah MD

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Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak
Approaching CKD in Primary Care
Iron and anemia labs in CKD
Ferritin Goals in CKD
Oral Replacement of Iron in CKD
IV Replacement of Iron in CKD
Discussing treatment option for Anemia of CKD
Basic information on HIF Stabilizers/ PHIs in CKD
Take-home points and Outro