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Blood transfusion in patients with acute MI and anaemia

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In a meta-analysis of predominantly observational data, blood transfusion was independently associated with adverse outcomes in patients with myocardial infarction. These findings are consistent with previously published research, but clinical application of these data is hindered by the lack of prospective, randomized trials and the inherent bias in observational studies.

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S. V. Rao declares that he is a consultant for The Medicines Company and Terumo Medical. M. W. Sherwood declares no competing interests.

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Sherwood, M., Rao, S. Blood transfusion in patients with acute MI and anaemia. Nat Rev Cardiol 10, 186–187 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrcardio.2013.14

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