Severe anemia associated with transient neurological deficits.
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چکیده
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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Stroke
دوره 22 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991