Anemia and iron deficiency are common in patients with heart failure, and negatively impact on symptoms and outcomes in this patient population. In this Review, Dr. van Veldhuisen and colleagues discuss the impact of anemia and iron deficiency in patients with heart failure, mechanisms of iron metabolism, and treatment strategies for these patients.
- Dirk J. van Veldhuisen
- Stefan D. Anker
- Iain C. Macdougall
