Impact of Hemoglobin Levels and Anemia on Mortality in Acute Stroke: Analysis of UK Regional Registry Data, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis [Stroke]

ConclusionsStrong evidence suggests that patients with anemia have increased mortality with stroke. Targeted interventions in this patient population may improve outcomes and require further evaluation.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - August 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barlas, R. S., Honney, K., Loke, Y. K., McCall, S. J., Bettencourt-Silva, J. H., Clark, A. B., Bowles, K. M., Metcalf, A. K., Mamas, M. A., Potter, J. F., Myint, P. K. Tags: Epidemiology, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Original Research Source Type: research