Elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity in adults with sickle cell disease and HbAA controls in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Pulmonary hypertension is a severe complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV) assessed by echocardiography is commonly used as a screening marker to estimate the risk of pulmonary hypert...

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Main Authors:	Yannick Mompango Engole, Brady Makanzu, Tresor Swambulu Mvunzi, Jean-Robert Rissassy Makulo, Yannick Mvita, Aliocha Natuhoyila Nkodila, Yannick Mayamba Nlandu, Marie-France Ingole Mboliasa, Evariste Mukendi Kadima, Jonathan Musa, Ernest Kiswaya Sumaili
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Springer 2026-03-01
Series:	Annals of Hematology
Subjects:	Sickle cell disease Tricuspid regurgitation velocity Pulmonary hypertension Kinshasa
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-026-06945-x
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