Hemoglobin concentration does not impact 3-month outcome following acute ischemic stroke.

Kartavya SharmaDaniel J JohnsonBrenda JohnsonSteven M FrankRobert D Stevens

Published in: BMC neurology (2018)

Our findings contradict prior observational studies and highlight an area of clinical equipoise regarding the optimal management of anemia in patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke. This uncertainty could be addressed with appropriately designed clinical trials.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
end stage renal disease
clinical trial
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
open label
iron deficiency
red blood cell
phase iii