The trial missed its primary endpoint, but makes unique contributions; many see it as further evidence that the treatment helps iron-deficient patients with heart failure.
Delegates at the American Heart Association s annual conference in Chicago heard about research from China which suggested pills containing crushed bugs could be beneficial to patients.
Long-term treatment with iron administered intravenously improved symptoms and reduced recurrent hospitalizations among people with heart failure and iron deficiency, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.