How quickly do you expect iron stores to decrease after starting iron chelators?

After what time period would you consider adding a second iron chelator?

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This is a complex answer to what seems like a simple question. It is not a standard rate of decline because each patient's situation is different. It is always about the balance of how much iron is going in vs. how much iron is being excreted. Essentially there are 4 variables that must be considere...

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