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Table 2 Comparison of the incidence of key drug-related AEs between groups at final follow-up

From: High-dose versus low-dose iron sucrose in individuals undergoing maintenance haemodialysis: a retrospective study

Event

HD (nā€‰=ā€‰760)

LD (nā€‰=ā€‰740)

P-value

Total AEs, n (%)

266(35.0)

344(46.5)

0.001*

Nonfatal myocardial infarction, n (%)

48(6.3)

77(10.4)

0.004

Nonfatal stroke, n (%)

55(7.2)

62(8.4)

0.410

Hospitalization for heart failure, n (%)

41(5.4)

74(10.0)

0.001

Infection or infestation, n (%)

65(8.6)

69(9.3)

0.600

Death from any cause, n (%)

57(7.5)

62(8.4)

0.223

  1. AEs Adverse events, HD High-dose iron sucrose administered proactively, LD Low-dose iron sucrose administered reactively
  2. *Statistically significant values