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 <8 g/dL in those with preexisting cardiovascular disease

Answer

<7 g/dL for all, regardless of CAD

Answer

Transfuse only if <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to target Hb >12 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion even with ischemia

Practice question

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