Timing of Transfusion, not Hemoglobin Variability, Is Associated with 3-Month Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Timing of Transfusion, not Hemoglobin Variability, Is Associated with 3-Month Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke

<b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to investigate whether transfusions and hemoglobin variability affects the outcome of stroke after an acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Methods: We studied consecutive patients with AIS admitted in three tertiary hospitals who received red blood cell (RBC)...

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Main Authors: Chulho Kim, Sang-Hwa Lee, Jae-Sung Lim, Mi Sun Oh, Kyung-Ho Yu, Yerim Kim, Ju-Hun Lee, Min Uk Jang, San Jung, Byung-Chul Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
anemia
cerebral infarction
blood transfusion
red blood cells
outcome assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/5/1566

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