Severe anemia associated with transient neurological deficits.

Shahar, A; Sadeh, M · Stroke · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In two patients with carotid artery stenosis and anemia, neurological deficits appeared whenever the hemoglobin level fell below a critical level of 5-6 g/dl and resolved with correction of the anemia. Profound anemia should be considered as a cause of focal neurological deficit, especially if there is evidence of cerebral atherosclerosis.

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