Prevalence of relative systemic hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
Prevalence of relative systemic hypertension in adults with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
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10.1371/journal.pone.0190347
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发表时间：
2018
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3.7
通讯作者：
Ofori-Acquah SF
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Benneh-Akwasi Kuma A;Owusu-Ansah AT;Ampomah MA;Sey F;Olayemi E;Nouraie M;Ofori-Acquah SF
Individuals with sickle cell disease particularly with the homozygous (SS) genotype historically have relatively low blood pressure. Nonetheless, they develop vasculopathy-associated organ dysfunction and the risk of organ dysfunction increases at blood pressures that are normal in the general population. This phenomenon is termed relative systemic hypertension (RSH) with a systolic blood pressure range of 120–139 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure range of 70–89 mmHg. The significance of RSH lies in its association with renal insufficiency, pulmonary hypertension, stroke and propensity to progress to systemic hypertension. We conducted a retrospective chart review of 1,000 adults with sickle cell disease at the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics, to determine the prevalence of RSH in sickle cell disease in Ghana and associated complications. We found a high prevalence of RSH and hypertension with a relatively low frequency of renal insufficiency. Pulse pressure, a predictor of mortality, was higher in males of all ages. We anticipate that providing an estimate of the burden of RSH will heighten its recognition and clinical management among health care providers.
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