“…Recurrent infarcts in the spleen result in functional asplenia, which upsurges the risk of infections, particularly from the encapsulated bacteria. 8 Overall, infarcts in various organs such as liver, kidneys, and lungs lead to chronic organ damage over time. 9 In particular, the neurological complications arising from SCD are consequentially devastating ranging from overt strokes to covert cerebral injuries including the silent cerebral infarctions and blood vessel damage.…”