Transfusion Thresholds, Quality of Life, and Current Approaches in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hemoglobin thresholds and triggers for blood transfusions have changed over the years moving from a higher to a lower level.
This review article summarizes the current evidence of transfusion thresholds in the hospitalized as well as in the outpatient setting and particularly in myelodysplasia.
Fatigue is the main reported symptom in this group of patients and current clinical trials are looking for a more liberal approach of red cell transfusion and the effect on quality of life as opposed to the restrictive strategy used in the critical care setting.
Practical considerations, the cost effectiveness of this strategy in addition to the possible complications, and the use of quality of life questionnaires have also been reviewed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Koutsavlis, Ioannis. 2016. Transfusion Thresholds, Quality of Life, and Current Approaches in Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Anemia،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096521
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Koutsavlis, Ioannis. Transfusion Thresholds, Quality of Life, and Current Approaches in Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Anemia No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096521
American Medical Association (AMA)
Koutsavlis, Ioannis. Transfusion Thresholds, Quality of Life, and Current Approaches in Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Anemia. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096521
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096521