Relevance of pre-existing anaemia for patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome to an intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort analysis of 7418 patients.
Patricia WischmannRaphael Romano BrunoBernhard WernlyGeorg WolffShazia AfzalRichard RezarMareike CramerNadia HeramvandMalte KelmChristian JungPublished in: European heart journal open (2022)
Nearly half of critically ill patients with ACS suffer from anaemia, which is associated with increased illness severity, complex ICU procedures, and mortality-even in mild anaemia. Haemoglobin on admission is an independent factor for adverse outcome.