Question

A 63-year-old with ferritin 65 ng/mL and TSAT 18% has HFrEF and NYHA III symptoms despite GDMT. Hb 11.4 g/dL. What therapy improves functional status and reduces HF hospitalizations?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous iron repletion

Answer

Oral iron supplementation

Answer

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Answer

No additional therapy

Answer

Red blood cell transfusion

Practice question

A 63-year-old with ferritin 65 ng/mL and TSAT 18% has HFrEF and NYHA III symptoms despite GDMT. Hb 11.4 g/dL. What therapy improves functional status and reduces HF hospitalizations?