Iron Deficiency and Reduced Muscle Strength in Patients with Acute and Chronic Ischemic Stroke

Iron Deficiency and Reduced Muscle Strength in Patients with Acute and Chronic Ischemic Stroke

(1) Introduction: Iron deficiency (ID) contributes to impaired functional performance and reduced quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses. The role of ID in stroke is unclear. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the prevalence of ID and to evaluate its association with long-...

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Main Authors: Nadja Scherbakov, Anja Sandek, Miroslava Valentova, Antje Mayer, Stephan von Haehling, Ewa Jankowska, Stefan D. Anker, Wolfram Doehner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
iron deficiency
prevalence
acute ischemic stroke
chronic stroke
muscle strength
functional outcome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/3/595

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