Doppler velocimetry of the orbital arteries in patients with sickle cell anemia: relationship with biomarkers of hemolysis

Abstract Objective: To investigate orbital vascular resistance by Doppler velocimetry in patients with steady-state sickle cell anemia, as well as to characterize its relationship with biomarkers of hemolysis. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of two groups: 71 outpatients wi...

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Main Authors: Thiago de Oliveira Ferrão, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Cleverton Aragão, Marlyson Santana, Allan Nascimento, Thayane Cardoso, Rosana Cipolotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem
Series:Radiologia Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-39842017005002101&lng=en&tlng=en