Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI 5 days ago is ready for discharge. Hemoglobin is 7.2 g/dL without symptoms or active bleeding. What is the RBC transfusion strategy per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion when Hb <8 g/dL due to cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse all ACS patients regardless of Hb

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI 5 days ago is ready for discharge. Hemoglobin is 7.2 g/dL without symptoms or active bleeding. What is the RBC transfusion strategy per AABB?