| dc.description.abstract | Introduction. Anemia is a common medical condition observed in patients with
heart failure. The coexistence of anemia and heart failure exacerbates
cardiovascular dysfunction, heightening morbidity and mortality rates and
significantly diminishing patient quality of life. The incidence of anemia among
heart failure patients continues to rise annually. Objective. To determine the
prevalence of anemia in heart failure cases at H. Adam Malik General Hospital,
Medan, in 2023. Method. This research is a descriptive observational study
employing a retrospective approach with a cross-sectional design. Results and
Discussion. Of a total of 1,840 heart failure patients, 772 (41.95%) were diagnosed
with anemia, while 1,068 (58.05%) did not present with anemia. Demographic
analysis indicated that anemia was more prevalent in male patients (54%)
compared to females, with the highest affected age group being adults aged 19–59
years (53%). Distribution of anemia severity based on hemoglobin levels showed
that 77% of patients experienced mild anemia. Blood morphology analysis,
including MCH, MCV, and MCHC values, revealed that most anemic patients
exhibited normochromic (52%) and normocytic (90%) characteristics with normal
MCHC levels (83%), suggesting a link between anemia and chronic disease
conditions. Conclusion. These findings suggest that anemia in heart failure patients
is closely associated with the chronicity of the disease, highlighting the need for
targeted management strategies to mitigate its impact on patient quality of life and
mortality rates. | en_US |
