Intravenous Iron Therapy in Heart Failure Patients With Iron Deficiency: Benefits, Safety, and Guidelines.
Cardiol Rev
; 2024 Apr 26.
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ABSTRACT
Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity in heart failure (HF) patients, with up to 50% of ambulatory patients with HF affected. Intravenous (IV) iron therapy has emerged as a promising treatment approach for HF patients with concomitant iron deficiency. This review summarizes the current literature on the use of IV iron therapy in HF patients, focusing on its benefits in improving quality of life, and exercise capacity, and reducing HF hospitalizations. However, concerns about the long-term cardiotoxic effects of IV iron, including the risk of iron overload, are also addressed. The review highlights the importance of a balanced approach to iron replacement and provides an overview of the 2022 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, which recommend IV iron therapy for eligible patients. Additionally, the review underscores the need for further research, particularly in HF patients with preserved ejection fraction and acute HF. While IV iron therapy shows promise, questions about its safety and specific formulations remain to be fully addressed.
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Cardiol Rev
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2024
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