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Sickle Cell Anemia
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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout your body. Normally, your red blood cells are flexible and round, moving easily through your blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells become rigid and sticky and are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body. There's no cure for most people with sickle cell anemia. However, treatments can relieve pain and help prevent further problems associated with sickle cell anemia.
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This video explains sickle cell anemia, an inherited form of anemia in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen. It describes how red blood cells become rigid, sticky and sickle or crescent shaped and can get stuck in small blood vessels, slowing or blocking blood flow and oxygen, and notes there is no cure for most people with the condition.
Key points
- Explains sickle cell anemia as an inherited anemia
- Describes sickle-shaped, rigid and sticky red blood cells
- Covers blockage of blood flow and oxygen in small vessels
- Notes treatments can relieve pain and help prevent problems as described
Video Overview
This video presents “Sickle Cell Anemia” — Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout your body. Normally, your red blood cells are flexible and round, moving easily. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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