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What is Patients with underlying serious hea disease need to have their hemoglobin level kept above: and explain in detail?
Patients without serious underlying cardiovascular or pulmonary disease can tolerate hemoglobin levels above 8 g/dL; Patients with serious underlying cardiovascular or pulmonary disease need to have their hemoglobin levels kept above 11 g/dL. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 851