Importance Intravenous iron is recommended by many clinical guidelines based largely on
its effectiveness in reducing anemia. However, the association with important safety …

Background Preoperative anemia is common in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery.
However, its effect on postoperative outcomes remains controversial. This meta-analysis …

Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, the Society of Thoracic
Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergoes evaluation and updating …

Background Preoperative anaemia is common and occurs in 5% to 76% of patients
preoperatively. It is associated with an increased risk of perioperative allogeneic blood …

Abstract Preoperative anemia affects 30–40% of patients undergoing major surgery and is
an independent risk factor for perioperative blood transfusion, morbidity, and mortality …

Background Preoperative anemia is a common comorbidity that often necessitates
allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). As there is a risk associated with blood transfusions …

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 …

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

Abstract Patient Blood Management (PBM) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, patient-
centred approach to optimizing the care of patients who might need a blood transfusion. This …

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