ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN WOMEN WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: ASSOCIATION WITH HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common condition among women and may lead to cardiovascular dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in women with IDA and to assess their association with hemoglobin levels. A total of 60 women with IDA underwent laboratory assessment and standard 12-lead ECG recording. Patients were stratified according to anemia severity. ECG abnormalities were identified in 68.3% of cases and increased with decreasing hemoglobin levels. Sinus tachycardia, QTc prolongation, and ST-T changes were significantly more frequent in moderate and severe anemia. Hemoglobin levels showed a significant inverse correlation with heart rate and QTc duration. ECG assessment may be useful for early detection of cardiac involvement in women with iron deficiency anemia.