Anaemia on Admission is Associated with More Severe Intracerebral Haemorrhage and Worse Outcomes

BACKGROUND: Lower haemoglobin levels may impair cerebral oxygen delivery and threaten tissue viability in the setting of acute brain injury. Few studies have examined the association between haemoglobin levels and outcomes after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage. AIMS: We evaluated whether anaemia on admission was associated with greater intracerebral haemorrhage severity and worse outcome.