Canadian Pharmacy Shows Anemia May Increase Death Threat after Stroke

Feb 14
09:18

2012

Remcel Mae P. Canete

Remcel Mae P. Canete

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Anemia multiplies a man's threat of mortality after experiencing a stroke. Hence, if not properly taken care of and if the prescribed Canada drugs are neglected worst case scenario may eventually happen.

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Anemia multiplies a man's threat of mortality after experiencing a stroke.  Hence,Canadian Pharmacy Shows Anemia May Increase Death Threat after Stroke Articles if not properly taken care of and if the prescribed Canada drugs are neglected worst case scenario may eventually happen. 

"Severe anemia among stroke survivors increases their chance of dying throughout the first year after their stroke," said lead researcher Dr. Jason Sico, an assistant professor of neurology at the Yale University School of Medicine. 

"It can also change how effectively oxygen is delivered to the brain, and may [play a role] in common medical problems that also increase the risk of having a stroke," he said. 

"While it may seem unsafe, higher blood pressure at the time of a stroke is something the body does to try to get more blood to the brain, and especially to the part of the brain where the stroke is happening. This process, called 'cerebral auto-regulation,' is oftentimes impaired in those with long-standing anemia," Sico said. 

"This study demonstrates that stroke survivors with anemia have an increased risk of dying from the time they are admitted to the hospital, onward. Those with a stroke and anemia should be monitored closely throughout their first year after a stroke," Sico said. 

"Also, we would like to determine what type of anemia patients with stroke have," he added. And, if sickle cell anemia occurs it is suggested to buy Hydrea for treatment.

"Will giving a stroke patient with anemia a blood transfusion help prevent them from dying? We don't have a definitive answer for this question, but it is a question well worth examining," Sico said. 

Dr. Ralph Sacco, chair of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, commented that "other studies have shown the danger of anemia for stroke, but this is the first to show the risk associated with acute stroke, right at the time of hospitalization." 

"It is important to treat anemia in stroke patients, because it can impair oxygen delivery to the brain, Sacco said. Most likely this would apply to women too," he added. That is why Canadian pharmacies are always on the lookout for new treatments to fully assist stroke patients.