A 72-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency asks about oral iron. What do HF guidelines suggest?...

Question

A 72-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency asks about oral iron. What do HF guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

IV iron is preferred to improve functional capacity/quality of life

Answer

Oral iron improves outcomes

Answer

No iron assessment needed

Answer

Transfusion for Hgb

Answer

Oral iron mandatory before IV

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF-Iron Therapy