Primary stroke prevention for sickle cell disease in north-east Italy: the role of ethnic issues in establishing a Transcranial Doppler screening program

• Main Authors: Pierobon Marta (Author), Ermani Mario (Author), Meneghetti Giorgio (Author), Colombatti Raffaella (Author), Sainati Laura (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: BMC, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Stroke is a serious complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) in children. Transcranic Doppler (TCD) is a well-established predictor of future cerebrovascular symptoms: a blood flow velocity >200 cm/sec in the Middle Cerebral Arte...