Vaso-Occlusive Crises [vazo-okluzivní krize]

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Terms

Vaso Occlusive Crises
Vaso Occlusive Crises (VOCs)
Vaso Occlusive Crisis
Vaso Occlusive Events
Vaso Occlusive Events (VOEs)
Vaso Occlusive-Crises
Vasoocclusive Crises
Vasoocclusive Crisis

Definition

A common complication of SICKLE CELL DISEASE arises when MICROVESSELS become obstructed by sickled red blood cells, leading to tissue and organ oxygen deprivation, resulting in acute episodes of pain.

DUI
D000098644 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000767072
Previous indexing
Anemia, Sickle Cell (1974-2024)
History note
2025
Public note
2025

C Diseases
C15.378.050 Anemia 1 249
C15.378.050.141 Anemia, Hemolytic 258
C15.378.050.141.150 Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital 48
C15.378.050.141.150.150 Anemia, Sickle Cell 45
C15.378.050.141.150.150.219 Acute Chest Syndrome 2
C15.378.050.141.150.150.440 Hemoglobin SC Disease 1
C15.378.050.141.150.150.670 Sickle Cell Trait 1
C15.378.050.141.150.150.835 Vaso-Occlusive Crises
C15.378.420 Hemoglobinopathies 68
C15.378.420.155 Anemia, Sickle Cell 45
C15.378.420.155.219 Acute Chest Syndrome 2
C15.378.420.155.440 Hemoglobin SC Disease 1
C15.378.420.155.668 Sickle Cell Trait 1
C15.378.420.155.834 Vaso-Occlusive Crises
C16.320.070.150 Anemia, Sickle Cell 45
C16.320.070.150.219 Acute Chest Syndrome 2
C16.320.070.150.440 Hemoglobin SC Disease 1
C16.320.070.150.670 Sickle Cell Trait 1
C16.320.070.150.835 Vaso-Occlusive Crises
C16.320.365 Hemoglobinopathies 68
C16.320.365.155 Anemia, Sickle Cell 45
C16.320.365.155.219 Acute Chest Syndrome 2
C16.320.365.155.440 Hemoglobin SC Disease 1
C16.320.365.155.668 Sickle Cell Trait 1
C16.320.365.155.834 Vaso-Occlusive Crises