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Complications of Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of chronic iron deficiency anemia as follows: Arrhythmia: Compromised oxygen supply to the heart muscle can result in palpitations and arrhythmias. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and fainting. Fatigue and listlessness: Compromised oxygen supply to the muscle tissue in anemic patients can result [...]

Complications of Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of chronic iron deficiency anemia as follows: Shortness of breath: Low iron content and reduced oxygen pick-up in anemic individuals lead to deficient oxygen supply to all vital organs, resulting in dyspnea and compromised endurance. Chest pain and discomfort: Heart muscle is highly dependent on oxygen supply for normal function. Anemia can result in reduced supply of oxygenated blood to vital organs, such as, heart. This can result in increased workload on [...]

Complications of Acute Iron Deficiency Anemia-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of acute iron deficiency anemia as follows: Increased risk for infections: Optimum oxygen delivery is important for normal function of body tissues and their ability to fight infections. Low oxygen delivery to tissues in anemic patients leads to compromised function of the tissues and increased susceptibility for infections. Dizziness and confusion: Brain and nervous tissues are highly dependent on oxygen supply for their normal function. Reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to the [...]

Complications of Acute Iron Deficiency Anemia-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of acute iron deficiency anemia as follows: Arrhythmia: Compromised oxygen supply to the heart muscle can result in palpitations and arrhythmias. Patients can present with fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and fainting. Heart failure: The increased workload on the heart, complicated by deficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle over time can result in [...]

Complications of Acute Iron Deficiency Anemia-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of acute iron deficiency anemia as follows: Shortness of breath: Low iron content and reduced oxygen pick-up in anemic individuals lead to deficient oxygen supply to all vital organs, resulting in dyspnea and compromised endurance. Chest pain and discomfort: Heart muscle is highly dependent on oxygen supply for normal function. Anemia can result in reduced supply of oxygenated blood to vital organs, such as, heart. This can result in increased workload on [...]