Iron Prophylaxis for Anemia in Infants With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2013-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Anemia is a common disorder in infants with one working chamber of the heart that pumps
blood. Anemia is when the level of healthy blood cells becomes too low. This may cause other
health problems because red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen (needed for
survival) to different parts of the body.
This study will look at the role of iron in preventing anemia in infants with one pumping
chamber. The importance of iron therapy will be examined.
Hypothesis: Prophylactic use of iron in infants with single ventricle is effective in
preventing anemia.