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Hydroxyurea for abnormal TCDs: safe to switch?

Patrick T McGann¹

¹CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER.

|April 9, 2016

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For children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and abnormal TCD velocities, hydroxyurea therapy or bone marrow transplant may replace chronic transfusions. This suggests a potential safe transition for some patients from transfusions to hydroxyurea.

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Area of Science:

Hematology
Pediatric Medicine
Neurology

Background:

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder.
Abnormal transcranial Doppler (TCD) velocities in SCA indicate a high risk of stroke.
Chronic red blood cell transfusions are a common treatment to prevent stroke in these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate alternative treatments to chronic transfusions for pediatric SCA patients with abnormal TCD.
To assess the safety and efficacy of hydroxyurea therapy and bone marrow transplantation as replacements for transfusions.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of a cohort of children with SCA and abnormal TCD velocities.
Comparison of outcomes between patients receiving chronic transfusions, hydroxyurea therapy, or bone marrow transplantation.

Main Results:

Hydroxyurea therapy or bone marrow transplantation can be safely used as alternatives to chronic transfusions.
These findings align with results from the TWiTCH study, supporting the transition of some patients to hydroxyurea.

Conclusions:

Hydroxyurea therapy and bone marrow transplantation represent viable and safe alternatives to chronic transfusions in select pediatric SCA patients.
Careful transition from chronic transfusions to hydroxyurea therapy may be feasible for a subset of patients.