Prevalence and Predictors of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Nigerian Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia
Usman Muhammad Sani, Usman Muhammad Waziri, Nma M. Jiya, Hamidu Ahmed, Khadijat Omeneke Isezuo & Bilkisu Ilah Garba · Archives of Current Research International · 2020
Background: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is the most common inherited disorder in Nigeria. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a known complication of SCA that commences from childhood and progresses as they grow older. Aim: To determine the prevalence and predictors of elevated pulmonar...
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10.9734/acri/2020/v20i430188