Question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) and stable CAD presents without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold applies?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL in patients with preexisting CVD

Answer

Use 7 g/dL threshold universally

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion needed

Practice question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) and stable CAD presents without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold applies?