Case report shows improvement in left ventricular dysfunction and cardiac function with transfusion in older patients, suggesting a treatable cause of anemia.
In older patients with multiple comorbidities and new or worsening cardiac dysfunction, severe anemia should be considered a treatable cause. Early diagnosis and targeted therapy using IV iron and transfusion can result in substantial clinical gains and may help avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
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