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Is there any potential or additive effect of anemia on hepatorenal syndrome?

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2016

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Anemia may contribute to HRS and deteriorated renal function in patients with HRS because anemic hypoxia can lead to microcirculatory renal ischemia in the kidneys and anemia can also activate sympathetic activity and hyperdynamic circulation in the pathogenesis of HRS.