Cerebral artery conditional blood velocity in sickle cell disease: a multicentre study and evidence for active treatment

Conclusion
Since conditional blood velocity in cerebral arteries can progress to high values and predispose to stroke, the proportion of children with SCD who are affected (15.5%) raises the question of whether regular monitoring and proactive intervention ought to be the standard of care.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - May 18, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Modebe, E., Nonyelu, C., Duru, A., Ezenwosu, O., Chukwu, B., Madu, A., Ezekekwu, C., Aneke, J., Izuka, M., Nri-Ezedi, C., Nnachi, O., Eze, A., Ajuba, I., Okwummuo, E., Chilaka, J., Onodugo, C., Fidelis-Ewa, U., Agwu, O., Anigbogu, I., Muoghalu, E., Okoye, Tags: ADC Global child health Source Type: research