Sudden Death in Sickle Cell Disease: An Assessment of Risk Factors

ConclusionOur results suggest that ACS and priapism may be indicative of a high risk of sudden death in patients with SCD. Our data are preliminary and need to be further investigated using a larger cohort of patients, as well as exploring the prevalence of these factors in SCD patients who are not yet deceased.DisclosuresAchebe: Bluebird Bio: Consultancy; AMAG Pharmaceuticals: Other: Advisory Board; Luitpold pharmaceuticals: Consultancy.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Nze, C., Fortin, B. M., Freedman, R., Puligandla, M., Neuberg, D. S., Mandell, E., Achebe, M. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical Source Type: research