Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure Patients: Optimizing Detection and Treatment-Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure Patients: Optimizing Detection and Treatment

Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure Patients: Optimizing Detection and Treatment

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Video Summary

Ms. L, a 62-year-old woman with chronic systolic heart failure, experiences severe fatigue and exertional dyspnea despite completing cardiac rehab. Her medical history includes hypertension, CKD, and untreated menorrhagia. Despite a stable clinical presentation, low hemoglobin and iron levels suggest potential iron deficiency. In the video, healthcare professionals stress the importance of addressing iron deficiency in heart failure patients through IV iron therapy, considering factors like hemoglobin levels and nutritional deficiencies. Challenges such as formulary restrictions are discussed, with a focus on advocating for more effective IV iron formulations. The role of multidisciplinary teams in supporting patients through IV iron therapy is highlighted, along with patient education on dietary considerations and side effects. Audience questions cover testing frequency, hematologist referrals, and integrating IV iron therapy into heart failure management protocols. The overall goal is to optimize patient care and reduce heart failure hospitalizations through collaborative efforts and evidence-based treatments.

Keywords

chronic systolic heart failure

severe fatigue

exertional dyspnea

hypertension

CKD

menorrhagia

iron deficiency

IV iron therapy

hemoglobin levels

nutritional deficiencies

multidisciplinary teams

patient education