Question

A 72-year-old hospitalized medical patient with stable CAD and no active bleeding has Hb 6.8 g/dL. What is the best transfusion threshold strategy?

Accepted Answer

No transfusion unless symptomatic irrespective of Hb

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <7 g/dL (restrictive strategy)

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb because of CAD

Practice question

A 72-year-old hospitalized medical patient with stable CAD and no active bleeding has Hb 6.8 g/dL. What is the best transfusion threshold strategy?