What are the effects of transfusion therapy on arteriographic abnormalities and recurrence of stroke in patients with sickle cell disease?
According to research, transfusion therapy has been shown to have a significant effect on arteriographic abnormalities and the recurrence of stroke in patients with sickle cell disease. A study conducted in 1984 by Russell MO et al. found that transfusions had a positive effect on the arteriographic abnormalities of the patients with sickle cell disease, as well as a reduction in the recurrence of stroke in these patients. Additionally, a study conducted by Adams RJ et al. in 1998 found that transfusions had a protective effect on the occurrence of a first stroke in children with sickle cell anemia. This suggests that transfusion therapy can be beneficial in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with sickle cell disease. 