Marginal anaemia and perioperative transfusion in female patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Vox Sanguinis 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mihai Ștefan, Daniela Filipescu, Cornelia Predoi, Anamaria Dumitrescu, Alice Stegaru, Liana Văleanu, Cosmin Balan, Şerban-Ion Bubenek-Turconi, Ştefan Andrei, Dana Tomescu
DOI: 10.1111/vox.70315
Cited by: 1
References: 21

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Females undergoing cardiac surgery frequently require allogeneic blood transfusion, yet sex-specific haemoglobin (Hb) thresholds may underestimate physiological vulnerability in these patients. Recent evidence suggests that Hb values between 12.0 and 12.9 g/dL may represent marginal anaemia with clinically relevant consequences. This study assessed the impact of preoperative Hb on perioperative transfusion in females undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Anaemia categories were defined as follows: World Health Organization (WHO) anaemia (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Blood transfusion and management Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Maternal and fetal healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Vox Sanguinis
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
121
Issue
9
Pages
1393–1400
Publication date
17 June 2026
Language
EN