Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Heart Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians -

Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Heart Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
Information type: Evidence summaries
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine
Specialities: Cardiovascular system disorders | Haematological disorders
Summary
This guideline recommends use of a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy in hospitalised patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). The use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in patients with mild to moderate anaemia and congestive heart failure or CHD is not recommended.
UKMi comment
The systematic review undertaken to inform the development of this guideline has also been published (see link below).
Related links: Systematic review