Notes in 02_Thalassaemia

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Alpha thalassaemia}} is {{c2::an autosomal recessive haemoglobinopathy associated with absent alpha chain synthesis}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Beta thalassaemia}} is {{c2::an autosomal recessive haemoglobinopathy associated with absent beta chain synthesis which a big red…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Beta Thalassaemia}} {{c1::Early onset: 3-6 months}} {{c1::Severe anaemia}} {{c1::Bone deformities}} {{c1::Bone marrow expansion …
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Beta Thalassaemia}} is via {{c1::elevated HbA2 >3.5% (+/- elevated HbF) }}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Alpha}} Thalassaemia is {{c1::genetic testing usually done on the basis of FHx}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Beta Thalassaemia is by combination of {{c1::Chronic Transfusion (4-6 weeks)}} and {{c1::Iron Chelation Therapy (S/C Deferoxamine or…
Published	02/10/2024	Complication of Chronic Transfusion in Beta Thalassaemia is {{c1::Iron Overloading}}
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