August 11, 2024British Journal of HaematologyOpen Access

Iron metabolism in sickle cell disease patients undergoing chronic red blood cell exchange: A delicate homeostasis in balance

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CVCaterina Giovanna ValentiniAgostino Gemelli University Polyclinic LTLuciana TeofiliUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore EGEric A. GehrieNew York Blood Center

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Commentary highlights iron homeostasis and transfusion demands in sickle cell disease undergoing automated exchange, indicating higher haematocrit targets influence outcomes.

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Targeting a higher post-procedure haematocrit of 34% during automated red blood cell exchange alters transfusion demands, shifting iron homeostasis in sickle cell disease.
Analysis of chronic apheresis records evaluated red blood cell transfusion requirements alongside iron-related metrics when targeting a post-exchange haematocrit of 34%.
Highlighting delicate iron metabolism underscores the need to personalize automated red blood cell exchange protocols, ensuring stable iron balance across chronic therapy.

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Valentini et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5cb6bb6db643587561e53 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.19703

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Commentary highlights iron homeostasis and transfusion demands in sickle cell disease undergoing automated exchange, indicating higher haematocrit targets influence outcomes.

Iron metabolism in sickle cell disease patients undergoing chronic red blood cell exchange: A delicate homeostasis in balance

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