Elderly people with anemia have a higher risk of post-stroke death, researchers from the University of Aberdeen say. In comparison with patients without anemia, the risk of stroke after stroke is 1.5 to 2 times higher. In anemia, the blood contains too low a number of red blood cells or a low level of hemoglobin (Hb). This is an oxygen-transporting and ferrous protein in the red blood cells.
Anemia Research: Death Risk After Stroke
Scientists investigated over 30,000 cases of stroke patients, of which 8,000 recently. In 25% of cases, there appeared to be anemia in a patient, more specifically a lack of red blood cells. If they had a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, the risk of death within a year was approximately 2 times as high.
In patients with high hemoglobin there was a similar connection, only less strong. The increased risk of death was one month after a stroke.
According to main investigator Myint, the findings indicate that both too low and too high a level of hemoglobin present a risk. Low levels can cause an oxygen deficiency in the brain causing a risk of cerebral infarction. On the other hand, too high a blood clot may cause a cerebrovascular accident.
Anemia Care Plan
Anemia is generally common among the elderly. According to the researchers, this is certainly true for stroke patients. If these patients receive treatment after stroke, carefully check what the best method is.
For example, if a patient has an abnormal hemoglobin content, it would be possible to:
Anemia Research: Death Risk After Stroke
Scientists investigated over 30,000 cases of stroke patients, of which 8,000 recently. In 25% of cases, there appeared to be anemia in a patient, more specifically a lack of red blood cells. If they had a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, the risk of death within a year was approximately 2 times as high.
In patients with high hemoglobin there was a similar connection, only less strong. The increased risk of death was one month after a stroke.
According to main investigator Myint, the findings indicate that both too low and too high a level of hemoglobin present a risk. Low levels can cause an oxygen deficiency in the brain causing a risk of cerebral infarction. On the other hand, too high a blood clot may cause a cerebrovascular accident.
Anemia Care Plan
Anemia is generally common among the elderly. According to the researchers, this is certainly true for stroke patients. If these patients receive treatment after stroke, carefully check what the best method is.
For example, if a patient has an abnormal hemoglobin content, it would be possible to:
- To raise a low Hb content, causing more oxygen to go to the brain.
- To reduce high Hb levels, which can prevent a blood clot in one of the veins.