The association of hemoglobin levels and balance function in patients with stroke: a multicenter study in China

Frontiers in Neuroscience 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jie Zhu, Ranran Bi, Shuyang Zhang, Yansheng Lin, Yifang Lin, Xuezhen Zhao, Jiali Lin, Jie Jia
DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1759185
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Abstract

Background Balance impairment following stroke is a leading cause of disability and falls. Hemoglobin (Hb) affects systemic and cerebral oxygen delivery and may influence neuromuscular function and post-stroke balance, but evidence from large multicenter clinical samples is limited. We investigated the association between hemoglobin concentration and balance performance in a Chinese multicenter cross-sectional study of stroke patients. Methods We studied 2,006 neuroimaging-confirmed stroke patients from 26 hospitals. Balance impairment was defined as BBS ≤ 40. Admission Hb (g/dL) was analyzed per 1 g/dL and by tertiles (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Neuroscience
Volume
19
Pages
1759185–1759185
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN