Publications by authors named "Q U Alu"
West Afr J Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Sickle cell cardiomyopathy is an often overlooked heart condition that significantly contributes to mortality among patients with sickle cell disease, particularly those with the HbSS genotype.
- The study seeks to analyze the global longitudinal left ventricular strain in black patients with sickle cell disease in Nigeria and to find its relationship with various health measurements like ECG and clinical lab findings.
- By examining 60 sickle cell patients alongside 60 healthy controls, researchers aim to track early heart changes across different ages, highlighting the importance of detecting cardiovascular issues in sickle cell disease beyond just lung-related complications.
