A patient with acute sequestration in sickle cell anemia may develop reverse sequestration if the red blood cells re-enter the circulation.
Clinical features:
(1) patient with sickle cell anemia and acute sequestration syndrome
(2) rapid rise in hemoglobin over 24-48 hours
(2) sudden expansion of the blood volume, which can result in heart failure, hypertension and stroke
Risk factors for complications:
(1) multiple transfusions in a patient with acute sequestration
(2) pre-existing cardiac disease
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Specialty: Gastroenterology, Hematology Oncology, Genetics
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