How does iron deficiency anaemia affect surgery?

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How does iron deficiency anaemia affect surgery?

Iron deficiency anaemia is where there is a lack of iron in the body and a lack of iron therefore in the red blood cells. In this video, Dr. Ganan describes the effects of iron deficiency on woundcare healing ability as well as the heart and body.

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