A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and ongoing ischemia has Hb 7.5 g/dL. Which statement about transfusion is most consistent with current guidance?...

Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and ongoing ischemia has Hb 7.5 g/dL. Which statement about transfusion is most consistent with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hb

Answer

Restrictive threshold of Hb

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of hemoglobin

Answer

Use liberal threshold 10 g/dL for all ACS

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Acute Coronary Syndrome (Transfusion)