What is the effect of correction of mild anemia in severe, resistant congestive heart failure using subcutaneous erythropoietin and intravenous iron?
A randomized controlled study conducted by Silverberg et al. (2001) found that correction of mild anemia using subcutaneous erythropoietin and intravenous iron had a positive effect on severe, resistant congestive heart failure. The study found that there was an improvement in the clinical state of the patients as well as an increase in exercise tolerance and an overall reduction in symptoms.