Question

A 70-year-old male presents with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and chest pain. What transfusion strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; transfuse now

Answer

Liberal strategy; wait until Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion; give iron only

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <8 g/dL regardless of symptoms

Answer

Transfuse platelets

Practice question

A 70-year-old male presents with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and chest pain. What transfusion strategy is appropriate?