Question

A 52-year-old hospitalized with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and CAD is hemodynamically stable. Appropriate transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL due to cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <9 g/dL with CAD

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless symptomatic regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL

Practice question

A 52-year-old hospitalized with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and CAD is hemodynamically stable. Appropriate transfusion threshold?