Chronic heart failure patients with reduced left ventricular function
Conditions
Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Hb<12g/dl and eGFR<60ml/min/1.73m2 for atleast 3 months 2. Optimal pharmacologic therapy including ACEI, ARB and beta-blockers 3. TSAT>15.0%, Vit B12, folate concentration in the normal range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. uncontrolled hypertension (>160/100 mmHg) 2. previous history of cardiovascular disease within 3 months 3. new-onset of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter within one month 4. Cr>3mg/dl 5. renal transplantation within 6 months, or chemo and radiation therapy within 12 months. Previous history of malignant disease, hematological disorder. 6. allergy of ESA
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sudden cardiac death, death and hospitalization due to worsening heart failure | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine