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What Is The Lower Limit Of Hemoglobin Threatening Life?
Ok, thanks. My 92 year old father in law is in the hospital right now. His hemoglobin level is currently 6. He is refusing any major procedures as he is ready to die. His children are mostly supportive of this. My question is at what hemoglobin level is his life in jeopardy?
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A hemoglobin level of 6 will not cause death.
However, the underlying cause of anemia should be known to manage it.
Low hemoglobin can have a deleterious effect on the cardiovascular system causing breathlessness and difficulty in breathing.
Thus, a hemoglobin level of 6 alone is not going to cause death.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
A hemoglobin level of 6 will not cause death.
However, the underlying cause of anemia should be known to manage it.
Low hemoglobin can have a deleterious effect on the cardiovascular system causing breathlessness and difficulty in breathing.
Thus, a hemoglobin level of 6 alone is not going to cause death.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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