A5040002966- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
Introduction. The risk of developing transfusion-related complications, especially alloimmunization, is an ongoing concern for transfusion-dependent patients. It important to determine the rate alloimmunization and autoimmunization in Al-Ahsa Region, Saudi Arabia, where sickle cell disease (SCD) thalassemia incidence rates are highest Arabia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted review transfusion history patients with SCD at King Fahad Hospital (KFH) Al-Ahsa, 364 were included...
In Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, the high consanguinity rates contribute to prevalence of inherited hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, which frequently require blood transfusions. These transfusions carry risk alloimmunization, necessitating a precise component matching mitigate health risks. Local antigen frequency data is vital for optimizing transfusion practices enhancing safety these medical procedures Al-Ahsa population.