Hydroxyurea: an alternative to transfusion therapy for stroke in sickle cell anemia

Am J Hematol. 1995 Oct;50(2):140-3. doi: 10.1002/ajh.2830500211.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications*
  • Blood Group Incompatibility
  • Blood Transfusion*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / therapy
  • Female
  • Ferritins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyurea / administration & dosage
  • Hydroxyurea / adverse effects
  • Hydroxyurea / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Ferritins
  • Hydroxyurea