Question

A 72-year-old with iron-deficiency anemia and dizziness in the ED has Hb 7.1 g/dL. CAD history with stable angina. Appropriate transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL or consider 8 g/dL given cardiovascular disease

Answer

Avoid transfusion regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL

Practice question

A 72-year-old with iron-deficiency anemia and dizziness in the ED has Hb 7.1 g/dL. CAD history with stable angina. Appropriate transfusion threshold?