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My father had pe treated by anticoagulants. now has thigh bleeding his hemogloben dropped to 7.9 is blood transfer necessary?

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May be: All depends on other medical problems. If his heart is ok he may tolerate this low hgb. Talk to his doctors.

Answered 1/28/2013

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

If the bleeding has : Stopped probably not, but if he is still bleeding yes. In a stable situation below 7 is now the recommended level before transfusion in the absence of symptoms or ongoing bleeding.

Answered 12/1/2014

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