Abstract:Among cardio-surgical patients, the prevalence of iron deficiency conditions reaches 70 %, and anemia is detected in less than 50% cases. Meanwhile, both anemia and latent iron deficiency are risk factors for adverse outcomes in cardio-surgical patients. These conditions are associated with a high frequency and greater volume of blood transfusions as well as with a longer stay in the hospital. Timely diagnosis and correction of iron deficiency, regardless of the presence of anemia, are mandatory at the stage o… Show more
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