S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias
S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias  
Podcast: Physician Assistant Exam Review
Published On: Tue May 25 2021
Description: Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Pattern Autosomal recessive Homozygote inheritance of Hemoglobin S (HbS) Predominantly seen in the African American population Oxygenated HbS does not dissolve well and forms a gel that distorts the shape of the RBC into a sickle. This makes the cells “sticky” and less flexible leading to clogging of small blood vessels. […] The post S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.