Patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes are often transfusion-dependent. Transfusion iron overload occurs as a result of numerous blood transfusions. Excess iron from multiple blood transfusions deposits in the heart, liver, pituitary, pancreas, and thyroid, causing organ damage and death. Proper screening techniques and chelation therapy prevent transfusion iron overload. This topic describes the etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of transfusion iron overload while highlighting the importance of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.
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