Managing Chronic Complications in Sickle Cell Disease

In this week’s episode, we discuss chronic complications that can arise in patients with sickle cell disease. The reality is, that unless we have an outpatient clinic or rotate through an outpatient clinic, there is a small chance that we will come across many of these issues. However, screening for and managing these chronic complications can have significant implications on our patients’ lives.

Contents:

- What are the current screening guidelines for sickle cell disease complications?

- What are key studies in pediatric SCD management?

- Management of stroke, avascular necrosis, pain, pulmonary hypertension, kidney disease, iron overload, and other important complications to be aware of

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