A 72-year-old with CAD and hip fracture (no ACS) has hemoglobin 7.5 g/dL, asymptomatic. What transfusion threshold is recommended perioperatively in s...

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A 72-year-old with CAD and hip fracture (no ACS) has hemoglobin 7.5 g/dL, asymptomatic. What transfusion threshold is recommended perioperatively in stable patients with cardiovascular disease or undergoing orthopedic surgery?

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Transfuse if Hb

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Transfuse only if Hb

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Transfuse all at Hb

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Transfuse at clinician discretion regardless of Hb

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Transfuse only if symptomatic, regardless of Hb

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Transfusion

A 72-year-old with CAD and hip fracture (no ACS) has hemoglobin 7.5 g/dL, asymptomatic. What transfusion threshold is recommended perioperatively in stable patients with cardiovascular disease or undergoing orthopedic surgery?