Mediation effects of mean Hounsfield unit on relationship between hemoglobin and expansion of intracerebral hemorrhage

Abstract Low hemoglobin levels are known to be associated with hematoma expansion (HE) and poor functional outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, it is not yet known whether low hemoglobin itself causes HE directly or is merely a confounder. Thus, we investigated the media...

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Main Authors: Yong Soo Kim, Han-Gil Jeong, Hee-Yun Chae, Beom Joon Kim, Jihoon Kang, Jun Yup Kim, Tackeun Kim, Jae Seung Bang, Hee-Joon Bae, Chang Wan Oh, Moon-Ku Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96790-x