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[Iron deficiency in heart failure. A new diagnostic therapy algorithm - evidence-tested and workable]
Erland Erdmann1,2, Johann Bauersachs3, Wolfram Doehner4
1Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie, Pneumologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Herzzentrum der Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland. erland.erdmann@uni-koeln.de.
MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin
|July 6, 2018
Summary
Iron deficiency significantly worsens outcomes in heart failure patients, even without anemia. A new algorithm aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of this common comorbidity in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity in heart failure (HF) patients.
- It negatively impacts prognosis and can cause symptoms like weakness and dyspnea, even without anemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the under-addressed complication of iron deficiency in heart failure.
- To introduce a new evidence-based algorithm for facilitating diagnosis and therapy.
Main Methods:
- Expert meeting discussion among well-known cardiologists.
- Development of a new evidence-tested algorithm.
Main Results:
- Iron deficiency is highly relevant to patient outcomes in HF.
- Diagnosis and effective therapy are possible and recommended by ESC guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Iron deficiency in HF remains under-addressed despite its significance.
- The new algorithm aims to integrate seamlessly into clinical routine for improved patient care.
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