Question

A 74-year-old with known CAD and Hgb 7.8 g/dL, stable, no active ischaemia. What threshold is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hgb <8 g/dL due to cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse at <7 g/dL only

Answer

Transfuse at <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <6 g/dL only

Answer

No transfusion regardless of symptoms

Practice question

A 74-year-old with known CAD and Hgb 7.8 g/dL, stable, no active ischaemia. What threshold is acceptable?