Question

A 67-year-old woman with iron-deficiency anaemia and Hb 7.9 g/dL, with coronary artery disease (CAD) and stable angina, is otherwise stable. Which transfusion threshold is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hb <8.0 g/dL due to cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7.0 g/dL universally

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hb <9.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb for CAD

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with iron-deficiency anaemia and Hb 7.9 g/dL, with coronary artery disease (CAD) and stable angina, is otherwise stable. Which transfusion threshold is reasonable?