Predicting risk factors for thromboembolic complications in patients with sickle cell anaemia – lessons learned for prophylaxis

Objective To assess the clinical and laboratory predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and its relationship to morbidity and mortality. Methods This retrospective case–control study analysed data from patients with SCA that experienced VTE compared with...

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Main Authors: Salam Alkindi, Anwaar R Al-Ghadani, Samah R Al-Zeheimi, Said Y Alkindi, Naglaa Fawaz, Samir K Ballas, Anil V Pathare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605211055385