Anaemia is common in patients with cardiac disease and also in those undergoing cardiac
surgery. There is increasing evidence that preoperative anaemia is associated with …

OBJECTIVES Preoperative anaemia is a strong predictor of blood transfusion requirements
and must be assessed for appropriate optimization before elective surgery. Iron therapy is a …

OBJECTIVES The benefits of preoperative intravenous (IV) iron treatment in cardiac surgery
patients with preoperative anaemia or iron deficiency have not been well-established. We …

Background Anemia is common in cardiac surgery affecting 25-40% of patients and
associated with increased blood transfusions, morbidity, mortality, and higher hospital costs …

OBJECTIVES Anaemia is a frequent complication after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Iron therapy has been variably employed by medical centres over the years. In our study we …

Background Preoperative anaemia affects one third of patients undergoing cardiac surgery
and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Although it is recommended that …

Background Preoperative anaemia is a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes after
cardiac surgery. Iron deficiency is a frequent cause of low preoperative haemoglobin. An …

Pre‐operative anaemia is associated with higher rates of transfusion and worse outcomes,
including prolonged hospital stay, morbidity and mortality. Iron deficiency is associated with …

Both preoperative anemia and the transfusion of red blood cells have been associated with
increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. To reduce the need for blood …

Background Perioperative anaemia in relation to surgery is associated with adverse clinical
outcomes. In an elective surgical setting, it is possible to optimize patients prior to surgery …