A 70-year-old man with stable ischaemic heart disease is admitted with chronic anaemia (Hb 78 g/L, no acute bleeding, haemodynamically stable). He is ...

Question

A 70-year-old man with stable ischaemic heart disease is admitted with chronic anaemia (Hb 78 g/L, no acute bleeding, haemodynamically stable). He is mildly breathless on exertion but comfortable at rest. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hb

Answer

Do not transfuse regardless of Hb level

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Transfusion threshold

A 70-year-old man with stable ischaemic heart disease is admitted with chronic anaemia (Hb 78 g/L, no acute bleeding, haemodynamically stable). He is mildly breathless on exertion but comfortable at rest. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold in this situation?