Question

A 67-year-old woman has symptomatic anemia (Hgb 7.2 g/dL) and CAD. She is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion threshold is acceptable per guidelines?

Accepted Answer

<8.0 g/dL can be selected in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease

Answer

<7.0 g/dL only

Answer

<9.5 g/dL universally

Answer

Transfuse two units automatically

Answer

Base decision solely on symptoms

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman has symptomatic anemia (Hgb 7.2 g/dL) and CAD. She is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion threshold is acceptable per guidelines?