Sickle cell disease Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 23-year-old woman with a history of sickle cell disease (SCD) presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking for the past 2 hours. She has a history of multiple painful episodes from SCD. Her temperature is 37.1°C (98.8°F), heart rate is 85/min, blood pressure is 145/90 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 20/min, and oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. Neurological examination reveals expressive aphasia, right-sided hemiparesis, 4+ reflexes in the right arm and leg, and a positive Babinski on the right. Cardiovascular, respiratory, and abdominal exams are unremarkable. Hemoglobin is 8 g/dL. After a simple red blood cell transfusion, MRI confirms an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

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