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Early Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia: A Non-invasive Diagnostic Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: What is known on this subject?Pulmonary hypertension (PH) represents a progressive and often subclinical complication in pediatric sickle cell anemia (SCA), for which non-invasive modalities such as Doppler echocardiography and biomarker assessment provide valuable tools for early risk stratification and clinical surveillance. What this study adds?This study provides evidence supporting the implementation of non-invasive screening modalities, including echocardiographic parameters and laboratory biomarkers, for early identification of PH in children with SCA.

Source: Cam and Sakura Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2025.2025-5-5

Authors: Mehtap Çiftçi, Sevcan Erdem, Hatice İlgen Şaşmaz

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Cukurova University

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412467267