A 72-year-old inpatient with stable anemia (no active bleeding), CAD, and Hb 7.8 g/dL asks about transfusion. According to updated transfusion guidanc...

Question

A 72-year-old inpatient with stable anemia (no active bleeding), CAD, and Hb 7.8 g/dL asks about transfusion. According to updated transfusion guidance, which threshold strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if asymptomatic

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds

A 72-year-old inpatient with stable anemia (no active bleeding), CAD, and Hb 7.8 g/dL asks about transfusion. According to updated transfusion guidance, which threshold strategy is appropriate?