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Review
. 2014 Jan;33(1):39-44.
doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2013.06.003. Epub 2013 Nov 9.

Anemia and iron deficiency in heart failure

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Victor M Gil  1 , Jorge S Ferreira  2
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Anemia and iron deficiency in heart failure

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Victor M Gil et al. Rev Port Cardiol. 2014 Jan.
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Abstract

Heart failure is a common problem and a major cause of mortality, morbidity and impaired quality of life. Anemia is a frequent comorbidity in heart failure and further worsens prognosis and disability. Regardless of anemia status, iron deficiency is a common and usually unidentified problem in patients with heart failure. This article reviews the mechanisms, impact on outcomes and treatment of anemia and iron deficiency in patients with heart failure.

Keywords: Anemia; Deficiência de ferro; Heart failure; Insuficiência cardíaca; Iron deficiency; Iron therapy; Terapêutica com ferro.

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