Question

A 66-year-old woman with stage 3 CKD and anemia (Hb 9.0 g/dL)

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion threshold of 7 g/dL (or 8 g/dL for selected CVD)

Answer

stable

Answer

no cardiac surgery planned. She asks about transfusion today. Appropriate approach?

Answer

Transfuse now to Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL in all CKD

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman with stage 3 CKD and anemia (Hb 9.0 g/dL)