In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and …read more In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and increase the risk of heart failure. Published on Apr 22, 2024 07:00 AM …
Jerome J. Federspiel, MD, often cares for patients who are about to deliver a baby but who have untreated iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Often, these patients require a blood transfusion after giving birth. “I am sad to hear commonly from patients we treat that they have had iron-deficient anemia symptoms for many years. Correcting these …
Fatigue and weakness is a common symptom of iron deficiency. When there is not enough iron in the food or excessive blood is leaving the body, then this condition can occur. Over 1.62 billion individuals worldwide, representing a diverse range of racial and ethnic backgrounds, suffer from iron deficiency anaemia. For this reason, it’s …
In patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, a “liberal” red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategy did not significantly reduce the risk of recurrent MI or death within 30 days compared with a “restrictive” transfusion strategy, in the 3500-patient MINT trial. “While not statistically significant, the results consistently favored a liberal transfusion strategy,” Jeffrey L. …
Having smoothies out of fruits and vegetables helps in fighting anaemia. Anemia: Deficiency of Healthy Red Blood Cells Pregnancy is an incredible journey that brings about various physical changes and an increased need for nutrients. As the body undergoes significant transformations to support the growing baby, it becomes essential to provide an adequate intake of …