Ask The Expert: Question Archive
NAAC physicians are experts in identifying and treating anemia and are available to answer related questions from medical professionals. If you are a medical professional with a question about diagnosing or treating anemia, please Submit Your Question. All appropriate, anemia-related questions from medical professionals will be answered by our Council Members and may be published on the website. Be sure to browse our Question Archive by selecting a topic from the dropdown menu below.
October 21, 2009
Do you have any recommendations for evaluation or treatment of an elderly woman (83 years of age) with chronic, severe anemia that requires a blood transfusion every 12-18 months to reinstate hemoglobin status? [ read Q & A ]
October 21, 2009
Regarding the pharmacodynamics of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), how can clinicians achieve optimal erythropoietin serum levels in patients with adequate stored iron? [ read Q & A ]
November 18, 2005
In mechanical ulcers of the stomach created by hiatus hernias not responding to proton pump inhibitor with bleeding and anemia, is there a place for recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) in addition to iron therapy? [ read Q & A ]
September 15, 2005
Is iron supplementation (PO or IV) required when the hematocrit has achieved the target (36%-38%) in dialysis patients receiving erythropoietin? [ read Q & A ]
July 25, 2005
When, if ever, is it appropriate to check erythropoietin levels on a patient? [ read Q & A ]
Last Updated: November 19, 2009
