Iatrogenic hemodilution: a possible cause for avoidable blood transfusions?

A restrictive approach to blood transfusions is recommended by most current guidelines [1, 2]. Others suggest that in some patients a more liberal transfusion strategy may be beneficial [3]. However, the extensive discussions regarding the appropriate transfusion threshold have not adequately addressed the potential impact of iatrogenic hemodilution on the hemoglobin (Hb) level during dynamic clinical…

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Hemodilution

An increase in plasma volume relative to red blood cell mass, known as hemodilution, can lead to a seemingly lower concentration of red blood cells in the blood, even if the actual number of red blood cells remains the same.  Hemodilution refers to the dilution of blood components, particularly red blood cells, due to an increase…

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Comparison of Blood Volume Characteristics In Anemic Patients With Low Versus Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions

Anemia is a significant co-morbidity in patients with heart failure (HF) irrespective of EF (EF) and is routinely quantified by hemoglobin concentration. Hemodilution as a cause of anemia has been described in systolic HF. This study aims to further investigate the effects of plasma volume in HF patients by 1) assessing prevalence of dilutional anemia…

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Frankincense and Myrrh

Frankincense and myrrh thread. Add them to your list of cancer and universal remedies. They are both powerful antiparasitics. Myrrh is proven to remove liver flukes snd larvae. Do your own research. Cancer patient being treated with them. Boswellia – The World’s Greatest Healing Herb (Inflammation, Pain, Arthritis, Cancer) – Dr Mandell

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