Iron deficiency in heart failure: tablet as an alternative to infusion?

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Professor Dr. Tibor Kempf (left) and Johann Bauersachs with a heart model; Copyr
Professor Dr. Tibor Kempf (left) and Johann Bauersachs with a heart model; Copyright: Karin Kaiser / MHH
MHH cardiology starts the multicentre ORION HF study. She wants to find out whether a preparation in tablet form can correct iron deficiency and alleviate the typical symptoms of heart failure.

16.02.2023

People with heart failure, also called heart failure, often have too little iron in the body. Iron deficiency exacerbates the symptoms of heart disease such as shortness of breath, tiredness and weakness. A dose of iron can help those affected. So far, this is done by infusion through the vein. Can the same success be achieved with a special preparation of iron in tablet form? This question is being investigated by the Department of Cardiology and Angiology of the Hannover Medical School (MHH) in the pilot study ORION-HF. ...
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