Evaluation of left ventricular systolic function in patients with iron deficiency anemia based on non-invasive left ventricular pressure-strain loops.

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common health problem worldwide. The objective of this study was to noninvasively and quantitatively evaluate early changes in left ventricular systolic function in patients with IDA using the left ventricular press-strain loop (LV-PSL).

Methods: Sixty-two patients with IDA were selected and divided into two groups based on hemoglobin (Hb) concentration: Group B with Hb > 9 g/dL and group C with 6 g/dL < Hb < 9 g/dL.