Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Background:Introduction: Anemia is a frequent comorbidity of heart failure and is associated with poor outcomes. Anemia in heart failure is considered to develop due to a complex interaction of iron deficiency, kidney disease, and cytokine production, although micronutrient insufficiency and blood loss may contribute. Aim: To study the prevalence anemia in patients with chronic heart failure. Methods: In this prospective study, chronic heart failure patients were evaluated for anemia. Investigations included are complete blood count, peripheral smear, renal function test, ESR, CRP, serum ferritin and total iron binding capacity. Results: In our population, the prevalence of anemia was 38% of patients, and Iron deficiency anemia was detected in 11 out of 103 patients (11%). The prevalence of anemia of chronic disease was 27 out of 103 patients (26%), and the remaining patients (64%) had normal hemoglobin levels. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment of anemia can improve Ejection Fraction in patients with CHF.