Impairment Related to Anemia

Age of the patient

Is anemia a chronic problem for the patient?

Does the patient have a history of pre-existing ischemic vascular disease (angina, claudication)?

Dyspnea on exertion

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Throbbing headaches

Palpitations

Easy fatigability

Worsening of symptoms from ischemic vascular disease due to anemia

Is the patient pale?

Does the patient have tachycardia?

Does the patient have a systolic ejection fraction?

Is the patient in heart failure?

Hemoglobin before any transfusions

Does the patient require transfusion with red blood cell products?

How many weeks are there between transfusion episodes?

How many units are typically given during a month?