Question

A 64-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease and no active bleeding has Hb 74 g/L from chronic GI blood loss. He is otherwise haemodynamically stable. According to restrictive transfusion strategies, what is the most appropriate red cell transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now as Hb <80 g/L with cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse when Hb <130 g/L

Answer

Transfuse when Hb <100 g/L

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Transfuse when Hb <90 g/L

Answer

Do not transfuse; treat iron deficiency only

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease and no active bleeding has Hb 74 g/L from chronic GI blood loss. He is otherwise haemodynamically stable. According to restrictive transfusion strategies, what is the most appropriate red cell transfusion threshold?