Question

A 68-year-old with upper GI bleed has Hb 8.2 g/dL, CAD with stable angina. Transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

<8 g/dL may be reasonable in certain cardiac disease

Answer

<7 g/dL for all

Answer

Always >=10 g/dL

Answer

Only transfuse if hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse solely based on symptoms

Practice question

A 68-year-old with upper GI bleed has Hb 8.2 g/dL, CAD with stable angina. Transfusion threshold?