Comments on: Stroke (CVA) – Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms And Treatment https://www.doctortipster.com/3062-stroke-cva-causes-risk-factors-symptoms-and-treatment.html Medical Articles, Medical News, Medical Questions Sat, 10 Oct 2015 21:36:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 By: Kimberely Smith https://www.doctortipster.com/3062-stroke-cva-causes-risk-factors-symptoms-and-treatment.html#comment-365284 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 21:36:22 +0000 https://www.doctortipster.com/?p=3062#comment-365284 Need advice

]]> By: Antoinette Barton-Gooden, Nurse Educator https://www.doctortipster.com/3062-stroke-cva-causes-risk-factors-symptoms-and-treatment.html#comment-106714 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:36:23 +0000 https://www.doctortipster.com/?p=3062#comment-106714 In reply to winfred.

Yes it is! It is not uncommon for children with homozygous disease (HbSS) to have a stroke. Fortunately, the risk is not identifiable with a doppler transcranial ultrasound and treatment to prevent a stroke is now possible.

]]> By: Riciu Andrei https://www.doctortipster.com/3062-stroke-cva-causes-risk-factors-symptoms-and-treatment.html#comment-34088 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:45:42 +0000 https://www.doctortipster.com/?p=3062#comment-34088 Stroke is more common in patients with sickle cell disease. In fact sickle cell disease is the most common cause of stroke in children. Red blood cell transfusions is considered the best preventive option. Best Regards, Riciu Andrei

]]> By: winfred https://www.doctortipster.com/3062-stroke-cva-causes-risk-factors-symptoms-and-treatment.html#comment-33892 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:11:01 +0000 https://www.doctortipster.com/?p=3062#comment-33892 is sickle cell disease a predisposing factor?

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