Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Cor pulmonale

Right-sided heart failure resulting from chronic hypertension in the pulmonary arteries and right ventricle.


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PMID (PMCID)
6195914
 MALE Middle Aged
Serum ferritin and sequestered stores of body iron.
Rao KR, Ray VH, Patel AR.
Am J Clin Pathol. 1983;80(5):743-5.
A 47-year-old man with sickle cell anemia, chronic cor pulmonale, and congestive heart failure died following a short illness.