Transcranial Doppler correlation with cerebral angiography in sickle cell disease.

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Authors

Robert Adams · Augusta University

Fenwick T. Nichols · Augusta University

Ramón Figueroa · Augusta University

Virgil McKie · Augusta University

Thomas Lott · Augusta University

Abstract

Transcranial Doppler is sensitive and specific for the detection of arterial vasculopathy of sickle cell disease. Screening should include a transorbital examination of the distal internal carotid artery as well as examination using the transtemporal approach.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Bone and Joint Diseases Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 23, Issue 8, pp. 1073-1077

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.23.8.1073

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