Intravenous iron alone for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure
Intravenous iron alone for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.015
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发表时间:
2006-09-19
影响因子:
24
通讯作者:
Chapman, Callum M.
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作者:
Bolger, Aidan P.;Bartlett, Frederick R.;Chapman, Callum M.
OBJECTIVES This study was undertaken to assess the hematologic, clinical, and biochemical response to intravenous iron in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and anemia.BACKGROUND Anemia is common in patients with CHF and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. The combination of erythropoietin (EPO) and iron increases hemoglobin (Hb) and improves symptoms and exercise capacity In anemic CHF patients. It is not known whether intravenous iron alone is an effective treatment for anemia associated with CHF.METHODS Sixteen anemic patients (Hb