Abstract
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited disease in the U.K. and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. All health professionals should be aware of the common acute and chronic complications of sickle cell disease and the basic principles of their management.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications*
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Anemia, Sickle Cell / therapy
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Antisickling Agents / adverse effects
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Antisickling Agents / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Genetic Testing
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Heart Diseases / etiology
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Heart Diseases / therapy
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Humans
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Hydroxyurea / adverse effects
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Hydroxyurea / therapeutic use*
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Kidney Diseases / etiology
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Kidney Diseases / therapy
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Lung Diseases / etiology
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Lung Diseases / therapy
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Male
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Pain / drug therapy
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Pain / etiology
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy
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Stroke / etiology
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Stroke / therapy
Substances
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Antisickling Agents
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Hydroxyurea