Clinical Implications of Managing Iron Deficiency from AFFIRM-AHF
Host: Gregory Lewis, MD
Guest: Michael Böhm, MD, FESC
Guest: Josep Comin-Colet, MD, PhD
Do you know that as many as 70% of patients hospitalized with heart failure are iron deficient? This condition is associated with reduced functional capacity, reduced quality of life, and adverse outcomes. Come and explore the new data from the AFFIRM-AHF trial on repletion of iron deficiency in this population and discover the effect of iron on hospitalization rates. What practical steps should you be taking to improve the health of your patients with heart failure?