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. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | [email protected] | Free CME! 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 Sponsor: Grammarly Grammarly.com/CURB Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/CURB Sponsor: Green Chef GreenChef.com/90curb Go to GreenChef.com/90curb and use code 90curb to get $90 off including free shipping! CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. See info sheet for further directions. Note: A free VCU Health CloudCME account is required in order to seek credit. 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

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