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A Point-of-Care Method with Integrated Decision Support Tool to Estimate Anemia at Population Level
Published on: January 19, 2024
[Anemia prevalence in heart failure. GESAIC study results]
J Grau-Amorós1, F Formiga, R Jordana-Comajuncosa
1Hospital Municipal de Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. jgrau@bsa.gs
Revista Clinica Espanola
|May 7, 2008
Summary
Anemia is highly prevalent in heart failure (HF) patients treated in typical hospital settings. This condition most often affects individuals with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
Context:
- Heart failure (HF) is a complex condition with significant variability in anemia prevalence.
- Previous studies primarily focused on HF patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
- Understanding anemia prevalence in real-world clinical practice is crucial for effective patient management.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of anemia in patients with heart failure (HF) within routine hospital care.
- To identify factors associated with anemia in this patient population.
Summary:
- A prospective cohort study analyzed 391 inpatients with HF over three months.
- Anemia, defined by World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, was present in 52.7% of patients.
- Preserved LVEF was a significant factor associated with anemia (OR 3.03).
Impact:
- Highlights the high burden of anemia in HF patients encountered in clinical practice.
- Suggests that preserved LVEF is a key characteristic of HF patients with anemia.
- Informs clinical awareness and potential screening strategies for anemia in HF.
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