Anemia

Anemia triples risk of death after stroke

4 Feb 2012

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Being anemic could triple the risk of dying within a year after having a stroke, said researchers at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn.

Change in sickle cell anemia prevention strategies decreases racial disparities in stroke-related deaths

3 Feb 2012

The disparity in stroke-related deaths among black and white children dramatically narrowed after prevention strategies changed to include ultrasound screening and chronic blood transfusions for children with sickle cell anemia, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.

Anemia triples risk of dying within a year after having a stroke

3 Feb 2012

Being anemic could more than triple your risk of dying within a year after having a stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.