Thalassemia and pregnancy.
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs
; 17(3): 196-208, 2003.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12959481
ABSTRACT
Thalassemia syndromes, hemoglobinopathies characterized by anemia secondary to genetic defects of hemoglobin, are the most common of the genetic blood disorders. The prevalence and severity of the thalassemia syndromes are population dependent, with the type of thalassemia seen dependent on racial background. The health care provider must recognize the woman at highest risk for thalassemia and initiate appropriate screening and diagnostic testing. The specific thalassemia dictates the potential maternal, fetal, and neonatal consequences of anemia, red blood cell dysfunction, and systemic oxygenation issues. This article discusses normal globin chain synthesis, diagnostic testing for thalassemia, plan of management, and implications for the woman and fetus.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Hematológicas na Gravidez
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Diagnóstico Pré-Natal
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Talassemia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Perinat Neonatal Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos