Usual Clinical Parameters Underestimate the Incidence and Significance of Erythropoietin Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Death in Sickle Cell Disease

Autor: Stephen Vara, Robert E. Molokie, Mohammed Farooqui, Joseph DeSimone, Yogenthiran Saunthararajah, Santosh L. Saraf, Seema Sidhwani
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Blood. 110:3791-3791
ISSN: 1528-0020
0006-4971
DOI: 10.1182/blood.v110.11.3791.3791
Popis: A robust reticulocytosis is necessary to maintain hemoglobin levels compatible with life in patients with sickle cell disease. Relative reticulocytopenia, defined as a absolute reticulocyte count less than 250 x 109/L despite hemoglobin
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