76 , 77 The prevalence of SCI has been documented ≥ 20% of SCD children that showed an increasing trend with age. 75 , 78 , 79 The other risk factors for SCI are male gender, high SBP, and previous seizures. 74 SCIs are more in brain areas with low cerebral blood flow, hindering the proper oxygen supply in these patients.
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