Despite clinical success, ESAs are generally administered when hemoglobin levels are < 10 g/dl owing to the risk for adverse effects. A 2009 study demonstrated that ESAs are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, CKD progression, vascular access thrombosis, and overall mortality, particularly at higher doses.
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