Review article

Anemia after Solid Organ Transplantation

Anna Mrzljak
Ivan Balen

Abstract

Anemia after solid organ transplantation is a common complication. The causes of anemia can be the same as those in the general population such as iron deficiency, or specific due to rejection or graft dysfunction, erythropoietin deficiency, viral infection, immunosuppressive or antiviral therapy. Most anemia after transplantation is reversible, and the basis of treatment is iron and/or erythropoietin supplementation, erythrocyte concentrate transfusion, with correction of immunosuppressive and supportive therapy. Inhibitors of hypoxia-inducible factors represent emerging treatment options. Timely recognition and treatment of this complication significantly affects patient outcomes after solid organ transplantation. In this review, we present the current knowledge about anemia after transplantation of solid organs such as kidneys, liver, heart and lungs, with an emphasis on etiology and treatment.

Keywords

anemia; solid organ transplantation; iron deficiency; erythropoietin; immunosuppressive therapy

Hrčak ID:

315853

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/315853

Publication date:

9.4.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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