title: Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure: Looking Beyond Anaemia.
abstract: Iron is an essential micronutrient in many cellular processes. Iron deficiency, with or without anaemia, is common in patients with chronic heart failure. Observational studies have shown iron deficiency to be associated with worse clinical outcomes and mortality. The treatment of iron deficiency in chronic heart failure patients using intravenous iron alone has shown promise in several clinical trials, although further studies which include larger populations and longer follow-up times are needed.
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Christopher C Y
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Austin C C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Leonard
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kritharides
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Department, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Electronic address: Andrew.Sindone@email.cs.nsw.gov.au.
authors.forename: Andrew P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sindone
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies
chemical_list: D007501:Iron
keywords: Heart failure; Intravenous iron; Iron deficiency