Sickle cell patients face hidden heart risk: landmark study reveals prevalence
NCT ID NCT00011648
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at nearly 1,000 adults with sickle cell anemia to find out how many also develop pulmonary hypertension, a condition where blood pressure in the lungs is too high. Participants had heart ultrasounds and blood tests, and were followed by phone for up to 3 years. The goal was to understand how common this complication is and how it affects long-term health.
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Howard University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20060, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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