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Published on: January 19, 2024
Anemia and Management of Heart Failure Patients
Carmen C Beladan1, Simona B Botezatu2
1University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", Euroecolab; Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C. C. Iliescu", Bucharest, Romania.
Abstract:
Anemia is common in heart failure with preserved and reduced ejection fraction. It is independently associated with poor functional status, hospitalization, and reduced survival. Its etiology is complex and multifactorial. Hemodynamic and nonhemodynamic compensatory mechanisms have been discussed as a response to chronic anemia. Whether anemia is a risk marker of advanced disease or a risk factor for progressive heart failure is debated. Current guidelines recommend a diagnostic workup as a part of standard management. Studies investigating intravenous iron administration reported beneficial effects on clinical outcomes. This article reviews current information on anemia.
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