Cross-Sectional Study Demonstrating Specificity of Iron Kinetics in Atrial Fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the context of cardiovascular disease (CVD), iron metabolism assessment plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of anemia and chronic inflammation. However, data regarding the prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency, and iron overload among outpatients in real-world clinical settings remain limited. Moreover, the influence of specific diseases on iron kinetics within the CVD spectrum has not been fully elucidated.

Methods and results

We conducted a retrospective analysis of 260 patients attending a cardiology outpatient clinic who had undergone blood sampling for comprehensive evaluation of anemia and iron kinetics. The prevalence of anemia among these outpatients was 36.1%, but iron deficiency was observed in only 13.8% of patients (absolute iron deficiency: 1.5%)

SUBMITTER: Kamihara T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11890283 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature