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Effect of correction of anemia with erythropoietin and intravenous iron in resistant heart failure in octogenarians.
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The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ [Isr Med Assoc J] 2003 May; Vol. 5 (5), pp. 337-9. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Background: Congestive heart failure is extremely common in octogenarians and is associated with severe fatigue, shortness of breath, recurrent hospitalizations, and death. These patients, many of whom are anemic, are often resistant to standard CHF therapy including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, beta-blockers and diuretics.<br />Objectives: To examine whether correction of the anemia (hemoglobin < 12 g/dl) in CHF patients can improve their clinical condition.<br />Methods: Forty octogenarians with anemia and severe resistant CHF were administered a combination of subcutaneous erythropoietin and intravenous iron sucrose.<br />Results: This combination therapy led to a marked improvement in cardiac function, shortness of breath and fatigue, a marked reduction in the rate of hospitalization and a stabilizing of renal function.<br />Conclusion: Anemia appears to be an important but ignored contributor to the progression of CHF, and its correction may improve cardiac and renal status as well as the quality of life in elderly patients.
- Subjects :
- Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anemia physiopathology
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Ferric Oxide, Saccharated
Glomerular Filtration Rate drug effects
Glomerular Filtration Rate physiology
Glucaric Acid
Heart Failure physiopathology
Hemodynamics drug effects
Hemodynamics physiology
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Male
Renal Insufficiency physiopathology
Severity of Illness Index
Time Factors
Anemia drug therapy
Anemia etiology
Erythropoietin administration & dosage
Erythropoietin therapeutic use
Ferric Compounds administration & dosage
Ferric Compounds adverse effects
Ferric Compounds therapeutic use
Heart Failure complications
Heart Failure drug therapy
Renal Insufficiency complications
Renal Insufficiency drug therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1565-1088
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12811950