Who is at risk for chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions?
People who have had 10 or more blood transfusions (or 20 transfused units of blood), including those with anemias that require blood transfusions, or those who have had transfusions for any other reason, are at risk for chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions. Use the Risk Assessment Tool to find out if you are at risk. Talk with your doctor to learn more about chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions.
