Question

A 62-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) has fatigue. What therapy improves functional status and reduces HF hospitalizations?

Accepted Answer

IV iron (e.g., ferric carboxymaltose)

Answer

Oral iron

Answer

Erythropoietin

Answer

Transfusion

Answer

No iron therapy indicated

Practice question

A 62-year-old with HFrEF and iron deficiency (ferritin 80 ng/mL, TSAT 18%) has fatigue. What therapy improves functional status and reduces HF hospitalizations?