Background: Hemoglobin (Hb) variability is a common occurrence in hemodialysis patients treated with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. High amplitude fluctuations have been associated with greater risk of morbidity and mortality.
Methods: This prospective, single centre pilot observational study was conducted over a 3-month period in daily practice patterns, to assess per-dialysis events and inter-dialysis complications that could interfere with erythropoiesis in patients undergoing hemodialysis.