Question

A 72-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency asks about oral iron. What do HF guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

IV iron is preferred to improve functional capacity/quality of life

Answer

Oral iron improves outcomes

Answer

No iron assessment needed

Answer

Transfusion for Hgb <11 is first

Answer

Oral iron mandatory before IV

Practice question

A 72-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency asks about oral iron. What do HF guidelines suggest?