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 ...

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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?

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Transfuse when hemoglobin

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Transfuse only at

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Transfuse at

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Avoid transfusion unless angina occurs

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Transfuse at any Hgb

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion in CAD

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?