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To explore the recognition and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in hospitalized patients, particularly focusing on intravenous (IV) iron dosing adequacy.

April 26, 2026American Journal of Hematology

Mind the Gap: Underdosing of Intravenous Iron in a Hospitalized Patient Population With Iron‐Deficiency Anemia

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JCJoséphine A. CoolBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center LWLinnea M. WilsonGeneral / Preventive / Lipids JBJustine BlumBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Retrospective study evaluates iron-deficiency anemia treatment in hospitalized adults, suggesting urgent need for improvement.

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To explore the recognition and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in hospitalized patients, particularly focusing on intravenous (IV) iron dosing adequacy.
Conducted a single-center retrospective observational study at BIDMC examining hospitalizations from 2018 to 2023.
Analyzed the prevalence of IDA and the adequacy of iron supplementation among hospitalized adults.
Utilized the Ganzoni equation to ascertain iron deficits and compared them with administered IV iron amounts.
Among hospitalized patients, 11.2% were diagnosed with IDA; only half received iron supplementation during their hospitalization.
The median total IV iron dose administered was significantly lower than the calculated median iron deficit (1364 mg).
IV iron use increased from 32.6% to 47.3% for all IDA patients between 2018 and 2023, highlighting improved awareness.

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Cool et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edae394a46254e215b5833 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.70329

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