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Sickle Cell and the Brain

Author(s) -

Robert Adams,

Kwaku OheneFrempong,

Winfred C. Wang

Publication year - 2001

Publication title -

hematology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.321

H-Index - 91

eISSN - 1520-4391

pISSN - 1520-4383

DOI - 10.1182/asheducation-2001.1.31

Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , medicine , etiology , disease , intensive care medicine , neuroimaging , neuropsychology , stroke risk , pediatrics , ischemic stroke , cognition , psychiatry , ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering

Sickle cell disease affects many organ systems, but one of the major morbidities is brain disease, especially stroke. In this paper, the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of clinical stroke, as well as so-called "silent stroke," are examined. Risk factors, diagnostic tools, and data from prevention and treatment studies as well as issues pertaining to neuropsychological function, especially in younger patients, are discussed and current best options for treatment considered.

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