Question

A 72-year-old with ASCVD is hospitalised for NSTEMI. Hb falls to 7.2 g/dL without active bleeding. He is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion threshold aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL for most adults; consider 8 g/dL for cardiovascular disease

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Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL universally

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Transfuse at any Hb with chest pain

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Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL in all ACS patients

Practice question

A 72-year-old with ASCVD is hospitalised for NSTEMI. Hb falls to 7.2 g/dL without active bleeding. He is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion threshold aligns with current guidance?