SCD Involves All Blood Cells

In SCD, vaso-occlusion and VOCs, or pain crises, involve sticky clusters of all blood cells.
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Microscopic view of vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) in sickle cell disease

Vaso-occlusion and VOCs can affect many areas of a patient's life, even increasing the chance of early death.

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Image showing that vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) can be severe for sickle cell disease patients

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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