Why the study?
Preoperative anemia and iron deficiency worsen outcomes in cardiac surgery, but details on when and how to screen and treat remain unclear despite recent guidelines.
This consensus statement provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of preoperative anemia and iron deficiency in adult cardiac surgery patients.
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Supports preoperative anemia screening and management before cardiac surgery; extends evidence into actionable consensus guidelines.
Guinn et al. (2022) conducted a review in Preoperative anemia and iron deficiency in adult cardiac surgery. Screening, diagnosing, and managing preoperative anemia and iron deficiency was evaluated. Preoperative anemia affects approximately 1 in 4 patients presenting for cardiac surgery and is associated with worse outcomes, prompting new evidence-based consensus recommendations for its management.