Characteristics of patients
. | Transfusion n = 47 . | Standard care n = 53 . |
|---|---|---|
| Age at random assignment, y | 8.42 ± 3.42 | 8.25 ± 3.13 |
| Boys/girls | 22/25 | 22/31 |
| TCD velocity, mean, cm/s | 223.53 ± 24.66 | 223.64 ± 29.04 |
| TCD velocity, median, cm/s | 216 | 210 |
. | Transfusion n = 47 . | Standard care n = 53 . |
|---|---|---|
| Age at random assignment, y | 8.42 ± 3.42 | 8.25 ± 3.13 |
| Boys/girls | 22/25 | 22/31 |
| TCD velocity, mean, cm/s | 223.53 ± 24.66 | 223.64 ± 29.04 |
| TCD velocity, median, cm/s | 216 | 210 |
Patients were those for whom MRA studies were performed and who were randomly assigned on the STOP study.