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Pulmonary Pressure Linked to Death in Acute Chest Syndrome of Sickle Cell Disease
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Title Pulmonary Pressure Linked to Death in Acute Chest Syndrome of Sickle Cell Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573230?src=rss
Description Pulmonary pressure elevation is common during severe acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease and is associated with a higher risk of death, French researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Apr 19, 2008
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