Case report- Early assessment of anemia in heart failure

Abstract

Heart failure (HF) and anemia are common comorbidities that often exacerbate each other's clinical manifestations, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. In this paper is presented a case of a 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease who presented with symptoms of worsening dyspnea, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. Diagnostic workup revealed evidence of both heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and anemia. Management of this patient included optimization of HF medications, iron supplementation, and close monitoring of hemoglobin levels. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing both HF and anemia in a comprehensive management approach to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: heart failure, anemia, comorbidity, management, case report.