Acute chest syndrome
Recommended Citation
Friend A, Girzadas D. Acute Chest Syndrome. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; June 21, 2022.
Abstract
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the result of various inciting events causing vaso-occlusion within the pulmonary vasculature of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). ACS can occur in any SCD phenotype. However, it is most common in HbSS. ACS can progress quickly and is the most common cause of death in patients with SCD. Therefore, it is important to make the diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Document Type
Book Chapter
PubMed ID
28722902
Book Chapter/Book Details
StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL)
Affiliations
Advocate Christ Medical Center