Question

A 72-year-old woman with anemia (Hb 7.8 g/dL) and known CAD is hospitalized but stable. According to transfusion guidance, what threshold is commonly used for patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only at <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <10 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless angina occurs

Answer

Transfuse at any Hgb <9 g/dL

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with anemia (Hb 7.8 g/dL) and known CAD is hospitalized but stable. According to transfusion guidance, what threshold is commonly used for patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease?