| Parameter | Monitoring parameters | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Serum ferritin | 500 -1000 mg/ml | Monthly serum ferritin levels should be assessed every 3 months. |
| Heart MRI T2* | >30 ms | Heart MRI T2* should be monitored by MRI T2* every 1 to 2 years for T2*> 20 ms or every 6 months for T2* < 10 ms. |
| Liver iron concentration (LIC) | <5000 μg/g dry weight | Liver iron concentration should be assessed after ~10-20 transfusions, and every 6 – 24 months. |