Google
Trusted Resources: Evidence & Education
Scientific literature and patient education texts
Approach to the diagnosis and treatment of acute subarachnoid hemorrhage in a patient with sickle cell disease
source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
year: 2015
authors: Lyon M, Jeter J, Lottenberg R
summary/abstract:We report a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage in a 38-year-old patient with sickle cell anemia. This case highlights the limitations of non contrast computed tomography in the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with sickle cell disease as well as the special needs of this patient population in addressing the treatment of stroke.
organization: Georgia Regents University; University of FloridaDOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.08.068
read more full text
+myBinderRelated Content
-
SCA Therapy Hydroxyurea Doesn’t Boost Malaria Risk in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study FindsHydroxyurea, a treatment recommended for...
-
Albuminuria Is Associated with Endothelial Dysfunction and Elevated Plasma Endothelin-1 in Sickle Cell AnemiaBACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of albuminu...
-
New treatment plan leads to better pain control for acute sickle cell crisisThere’s new hope for the 70,000 to 80,...
-
Study Confirms Safe Use of Opioids for Pain Control in Sickle Cell DiseaseThe most common cause of hospital admiss...
-
Sickle cell trait may not increase the risk of deathPeople who carry a gene for sickle cell ...
-
Hydroxyurea Treatment in Men with SCA Leads to Drop in Total Sperm Count, Study ShowsResearchers found that treatment with hy...
-
Use of Marijuana in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Increased the Frequency of Hospitalization for Acute Painful V...Introduction: Recently, there has been g...
To improve your experience on this site, we use cookies. This includes cookies essential for the basic functioning of our website, cookies for analytics purposes, and cookies enabling us to personalize site content. By clicking on 'Accept' or any content on this site, you agree that cookies can be placed. You may adjust your browser's cookie settings to suit your preferences. More Information
The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.
Powered by
Support for this site is provided by
This platform is made possible through a partnership with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and its member organizations. SCDAA's mission is to advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empower community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure.