Patterns of Blood Transfusion in Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalizations

Patterns of Blood Transfusion in Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalizations

Background: Transfusional iron overload causes significant morbidity and mortality in sickle cell disease (SCD). Nevertheless, red blood cell transfusions continue to be essential in its management. This study describes the transfusion patterns among SCD hospitalizations. Methods: Hospitalizations f...

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Main Authors: Aditi Sharma, Amit Dahiya, Asif Alavi, Indryas Woldie, Aditya Sharma, Jeffrey Karson, Vijendra Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Hemato
Subjects:
sickle cell disease (SCD)
epidemiology
blood transfusions
teaching hospitals
RBC overload
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6357/5/1/4

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