Degree of anemia, indirect markers of hemolysis, and vascular complications of sickle cell disease in Africa

In conclusion, severe anemia at steady state in SCD patients living in West and Central Africa is associated with elevated TRV, microalbuminuria, and leg ulcers, but these vascular complications are not independently associated with indirect markers of increased hemolysis. Other mechanisms leading to anemia, including malnutrition and infectious diseases, may also play a role in the development of SCD vasculopathy.

Source: Blood - November 16, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Dubert, M., Elion, J., Tolo, A., Diallo, D. A., Diop, S., Diagne, I., Sanogo, I., Belinga, S., Guifo, O., Wamba, G., Ngo Sack, F., Boidy, K., Kamara, I., Traore, Y., Diakite, C. O., Gbonon, V., Faye, B. F., Seck, M., Deme Ly, I., Chelo, D., NGuetta, R., D Tags: Sickle Cell Disease, Red Cells, Iron, and Erythropoiesis Source Type: research