Iron Supplementation

Intervention
In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), what is the effect of iron supplementation on quality measures (re-admissions rate, length of stay, mortality)?
- Conclusion
  In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on quality measures.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)
In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), what is the effect of iron supplementation on quality of life, signs and symptoms?
- Conclusion
  In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on quality of life, signs and symptoms.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)
In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), what is the effect of iron supplementation on renal function labs and clinical labs?
- Conclusion
  In patients with heart failure (NYHA Classes I–IV/AHA Stages B and C), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on renal function labs and clinical labs.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)
In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), what is the effect of iron supplementation on quality measures (re-admissions rate, length of stay, mortality)?
- Conclusion
  In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on quality measures.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)
In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), what is the effect of iron supplementation on quality of life, signs and symptoms?
- Conclusion
  In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on quality of life, signs and symptoms.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)
In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), what is the effect of iron supplementation on renal function labs and clinical labs?
- Conclusion
  In patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV/AHA Stage D), there were no studies identified that reported on the effect of iron supplementation on renal function labs and clinical labs.
- Grade: V
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Search Plan and Results: HF: Supplements (2014)