A 65-year-old patient with low-risk STEMI-post PCI asks about RBC transfusion threshold if anemia occurs. Which is true?...

Question

A 65-year-old patient with low-risk STEMI-post PCI asks about RBC transfusion threshold if anemia occurs. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive thresholds around 7-8 g/dL are generally applied; individualize in ACS

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb

Answer

Never transfuse in ACS

Answer

Transfuse only at Hgb

Answer

Always target Hgb >12 g/dL after MI

hard MCQ (SBA): Hematology