Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Risk Factors for Thrombosis in Sickle Cell Disease

In conclusion, thrombotic events are common, occurring in 18% of SCD patients over a 10-year follow-up period. HbSS/Sβ0-thalassemia, frequent hospitalizations, kidney disease, and higher systolic blood pressures and AST concentrations were risk factors for thrombosis. Genome-wide marker array analysis points to a potential role of thrombomodulin in SCD-related thrombotic events based on replicated risk variants in THBD. Future studies integrating clinical, laboratory and genetic risk factors may improve our understanding for thrombosis and guide intervention practices in SCD.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Srisuwananukorn, A., Raslan, R., Zhang, X., Shah, B. N., Han, J., Gowhari, M., Jain, S., Molokie, R. E., Gordeuk, V. R., Saraf, S. L. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical: Organ Damage and Clinical Complications in Sickle Cell Disease Source Type: research