Abstract:Background: TCD (Transcranial Doppler) is a well-established study to predict Cerebrovascular stroke in SCD (Sickle cell disease). We aim to establish baseline TCD findings in Indian children with SCD and compare the results with the available STOP (Stroke prevention trial in Sickle Cell Anemia) protocol. We would also compare TCD findings in homozygous sickle cell disease and heterozygous sickle cell trait.
Material and Methods: Seventy nine children with SCD were included in this study for one year per… Show more
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