Anemia in kidney transplanted patients

: Background: Although a known cardiovascular risk factor, anemia in the renal transplant recipients has only recently been receiving an increasing attention. Methods: In a cross‐sectional study, data was obtained from 959 patients followed at a single outpatient transplant clinic. Based on the guideline of the American Society of Transplantation, anemia was defined as hemoglobin (Hb) 130 g/L in males and 120 g/L in females. Results: About one‐third (34%) of the patients were anemic. The prevalence of anemia was comparable in males and females. Serum Hb concentration was significantly correlated with the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (abbreviated modification of diet in renal disease formula) (r = 0.266, p