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What effect does low hemoglobin have on congestive heart failure?

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Dr. Sameer Gupta answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Can have negative : Effect specially if less than 10. Chronic severe anemia is a cause for CHF (uncommon).

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Answered 6/10/2014

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