2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50577
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Overview of the Association Between the Pathophysiology, Types, and Management of Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke

Faisal Hakami,
Essam Alhazmi,
Wafa M Busayli
et al.

Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin and increases stroke risk, particularly in childhood. This review examines the pathophysiological association between SCD and stroke, the classification of stroke types, risk factors, diagnosis, management, prevention, and prognosis. A comprehensive literature search was conducted via PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. Relevant studies on SCD and stroke pathophysiology, classification, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and pre… Show more

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