Question

A 57‑year‑old man with stable CAD and Hb 7.2 g/dL without active bleeding is admitted for pneumonia. What transfusion strategy applies?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL in most stable inpatients; consider symptoms and CAD

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse platelets

Practice question

A 57‑year‑old man with stable CAD and Hb 7.2 g/dL without active bleeding is admitted for pneumonia. What transfusion strategy applies?