A 70-year-old with anemia (Hb 7.9 g/dL), CAD, and symptomatic angina at rest. Transfusion threshold per AABB?...

Question

A 70-year-old with anemia (Hb 7.9 g/dL), CAD, and symptomatic angina at rest. Transfusion threshold per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at

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Transfuse only if

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Transfuse to target Hb >12 g/dL

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No transfusion even with ischemia

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds