articleAmerican Heart JournalFeb 22, 2013HYBRID OA

Iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: An international pooled analysis

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Abstract

Background

Iron deficiency (ID) is an emerging problem in patients with chronic heart failure (HF) and can be a potential therapeutic target. However, not much is known about the prevalence, predictors, and prognosis of ID in patients with chronic HF.

Methods

In an international pooled cohort comprising 1,506 patients with chronic HF, we studied the clinical associates of ID and its prognostic consequences.

Results

Iron deficiency (defined as a ferritin level

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