Moderate-to-severe anemia after mechanical thrombectomy reduces chances of favorable recovery in stroke patients
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-01-15 04:15 GMT | Update On 2024-01-27 11:42 GMT
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A recent study published in Frontiers uncovered a concerning association between postoperative anemia and stroke outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Mechanical thrombectomy is a procedure used to remove blood clots in stroke patients but this maneuver may inadvertently lead to anemia.
After conducting retrospective study through a registry-based hospital cohort, the patients with acute ischemic stroke who underwent MT were recruited. The patients were categorized into three groups based on their hemoglobin concentrations within 24 hours after the procedure: no anemia, mild anemia, and moderate-to-severe anemia.
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