Question

A 72-year-old woman with stable coronary artery disease and no active bleeding has Hb 66 g/L. She is breathless at rest. What is the most appropriate transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse red cells to a target Hb of 70–90 g/L

Answer

Do not transfuse as Hb >60 g/L

Answer

Transfuse to Hb >130 g/L

Answer

Avoid transfusion and give IV iron only

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead of red cells

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with stable coronary artery disease and no active bleeding has Hb 66 g/L. She is breathless at rest. What is the most appropriate transfusion strategy?