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Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell AnemiaAka: Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Hypertension

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1. Sickle Cell Anemia
Epidemiology
1. Prevalence: Up to 30% of Sickle Cell Anemia adults
Symptoms
1. Dyspnea
Signs
1. Hypoxia
2. Increased S2 Heart Sound
Imaging
1. Chest XRay
  1. Right ventricular enlargement
2. Echocardiogram
  1. Tricuspid regiurgitation
Prognosis
1. Increases mortality risk 10 fold
References
1. Gladwin (2004) N Engl J Med 350:886

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