Title
Clinical outcomes of intravenous iron therapy in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-26-2023
Publication Title
Journal of cardiology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency in patients with heart failure (HF) is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The role of intravenous (IV) iron is well-established to improve quality of life measures. Emerging evidence also supports its role in preventing cardiovascular events in patients with HF.
METHODOLOGY: We conducted a literature search of multiple electronic databases. Randomized controlled trials that compared IV iron to usual care among patients with HF and reported cardiovascular (CV) outcomes were included. Primary outcome was the composite of first heart failure hospitalization (HFH) or CV death. Secondary outcomes included HFH (first or recurrent), CV death, all-cause mortality, hospitalization for any cause, gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, or any infection. We performed trial sequential and cumulative meta-analyses to evaluate the effect of IV iron on the primary endpoint, and on HFH.
RESULTS: Nine trials enrolling 3337 patients were included. Adding IV iron to usual care significantly reduced the risk of first HFH or CV death [risk ratio (RR) 0.84; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.75-0.93; I
CONCLUSION: In patients with HF and iron deficiency, the addition of IV iron to usual care reduces the risk of HFH without affecting the risk of CV or all-cause mortality.
Volume
S0914-5087
Issue
23
First Page
00157-0
Recommended Citation
Bhatia K, Sabharwal B, Gupta K, Lopez PD, Kaur A, Bhatia HK, et al [Niroula S] Clinical outcomes of intravenous iron therapy in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials. J Cardiol. 2023 Jun 26:S0914-5087(23)00157-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2023.06.012. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37380069.
DOI
10.1016/j.jjcc.2023.06.012
ISSN
1876-4738
PubMed ID
37380069