Screening for pulmonary hypertension in pregnant women with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan AfricaAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Alim Swarray-Deen, MD (Author), Misturah Y. Adana, MD, PhD (Author), Micheal A. Alao, MD (Author), Victoria A.A. Agyen-Frimpong, MD (Author), Adekunle Fakunle, PhD (Author), Deda Ogum-Alangea, PhD (Author), David N. Adjei, PhD (Author), Kwame Yeboah, MD, PhD (Author), Yemi Raheem Raji, MD (Author), Samuel A. Oppong, MD (Author), James A. Ogunmodede, MD (Author), Kolawole Wahab, MD (Author), Kola Okuyemi, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) has evolved from a condition predominantly fatal in childhood to a chronic illness impacting many adults, including women of reproductive age. For females with SCD, pregnancy represents one of the greatest health threats, exacerbating existing health challenges...