Why the study?
What is the frequency and what are the predictors of iron deficiency screening in patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure?
Population
2,275 patient admissions for decompensated heart failure
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Infrequent iron study availability during decompensated HF admissions highlights a care gap; leaves open whether routine testing improves outcomes.
What is the frequency and what are the predictors of iron deficiency screening in patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure?
Despite guidelines, iron deficiency screening in acute heart failure remains low and is primarily driven by anemia rather than heart failure status.
Sindledecker et al. (2026) studied this question.