Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have shown that the presence of anemia is associated with increased short- and long-term outcomes in patients with cardio-vascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease. Decreased hemoglobin level is associated with increased mortality, increased frequency of hospitalization due to different reasons, decreased quality of life and worsening of the clinical course of the main and comorbid diseases. Knowledge about the origin of the patient’s anemia should result in its treat… Show more
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