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Anemia is linked to cerebrovascular events (CVEs) by disrupting blood flow and oxygen delivery. This review clarifies the complex relationship between anemia and CVEs, highlighting anemia as a significant cardiovascular risk factor.

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  • Neurology
  • Hematology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Anemia is linked to cerebrovascular events (CVEs) due to its impact on oxygen delivery and blood flow.
  • Anemia is characterized as a hyperkinetic state that can promote thrombus formation and embolism.
  • Anemia is a prevalent comorbidity in acute stroke patients, associated with higher mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the relationship between anemia and cerebrovascular events (CVEs).
  • To highlight anemia as a significant cardiovascular risk factor.
  • To review current understanding and potential therapeutic strategies for anemia in CVEs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating anemia and CVEs.
  • Analysis of anemia's pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to CVEs.
  • Examination of different anemia types (sickle cell, thalassemia, IDA) and their CVE risk.

Main Results:

  • Anemia is consistently found in stroke patients (15-29%) and increases mortality.
  • Specific anemias like sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are linked to higher CVE risk.
  • Current treatments for anemia in CVEs lack clear targets, though packed red blood cell transfusion is used, and IDA treatment may prevent stroke.

Conclusions:

  • Anemia is a critical factor in cerebrovascular events (CVEs), necessitating further investigation.
  • Understanding the link between hemoglobin levels and stroke risk requires more research.
  • Future research should explore erythropoietin (EPO) for its neuroprotective and hematopoietic benefits in anemic stroke patients.