The different facets of sickle cell disease-related pulmonary hypertension

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Authors

Clare C. Prohaska · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Roberto F. Machado · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Abstract

SCD-related pulmonary hypertension is common among patients with SCD and is associated with increased mortality. A high index of suspicion is warranted during evaluation to identify all potential factors that may be contributing to disease.

Topics & Keywords

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Iron Metabolism and Disorders Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine

Volume 27, Issue 5, pp. 319-328

DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000795

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