Exertional sickling: questions and controversy

Sickle cell trait (SCT) occurs in about 8% of African-Americans and is often described to be of little clinical consequence. Over time, a number of risks have emerged, and among these are rare but catastrophic episodes of sudden death in athletes and other individuals associated with physical activi...

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Main Authors: Morey A. Blinder, Sarah Russel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-12-01
Series:Hematology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/5502