SCD Involves All Blood Cells

In sickle cell disease (SCD), vaso-occlusion and VOCs, or pain crises, involve sticky clusters of all blood cells.
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Vaso-occlusion and VOCs can affect many areas of a patient’s life, even increasing the chance of early death.

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Multiple VOCs a year are common and are often managed at home, and can be just as severe as those requiring a health care visit.

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