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Anemic Patients Who Suffer a Stroke Have Increased Risk of Death

According to a report from the American Heart Association (AHA), anemic patients who suffer a stroke are at an increased risk of death. When you are unable to work due to a severe medical condition, long-term disability benefits could help offset your lost income.

New research finds that anemia can impact the outcome of a stroke, with the risk of death being tripled within the first year. Severe anemia is also found to be a greater predictor of death after a stroke than other conditions, such as heart disease or cancer.

In addition, they find that patients who are mildly anemic should also be aware of this increased risk and discuss it with their doctor. Since this is a fairly common condition, doctors should also do their part to check if patients are anemic.

Other findings from this study indicate that individuals who have severe anemia were 3.5 times more likely to die in the hospital. Those with moderate anemia were 2 times as likely to die after a stroke in the 6 to 12 months following. Those with mild anemia were 1.5 times more likely to die in that same time period.

If you have concerns regarding your eligibility for disability benefits, you should seek legal counsel. A Hallandale long-term disability attorney may be able to help.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Hallandale long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.