Iron deficiency is associated with impaired biventricular reserve and reduced exercise capacity in patients with unexplained dyspnea.

Iron deficiency (ID) is frequent and associated with diminished exercise capacity in heart failure (HF), but its contribution to unexplained dyspnea without a HF diagnosis at rest remains unclear.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pieter Martens, Guido Claessen, Alexander Van De Bruaene, Frederik H. Verbrugge, Lieven Herbots, Paul Dendale, Jan Verwerft Source Type: research