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.

Tachycardia

A rapid heartrate that exceeds the range of the normal resting heartrate for age.


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PMID (PMCID)
28599856
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[Bilateral pulmonary embolism mimicking acute chest syndrome in an adolescent with sickle cell disease].
Mornand P, Chalard F, Romain AS, Rohr M, Paluel-Marmont C, Niakate A, Quinet B, Grimprel E, Odievre-Montanie MH.
Arch Pediatr. 2017;24(7):625-629.
We report on the case of a 17-year-old boy with SS sickle cell disease, admitted for chest pain with dyspnea and tachycardia.