Outcomes associated with anemia in patients with heart failure

Heart Fail Clin. 2010 Jul;6(3):359-72. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2010.03.005.

Abstract

Over the past decade, a growing body of literature has led to a greater understanding of the relationship between anemia and the outcomes in patients with heart failure. This article reviews the current literature on the association between anemia and a broad range of clinical outcomes, including mortality, hospitalization, health status, and cost.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / drug therapy
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / epidemiology
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / etiology*
  • Disease Progression
  • Erythropoietin / therapeutic use
  • Health Status
  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy
  • Heart Failure / mortality
  • Hemoglobins
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Hemoglobins
  • Erythropoietin