Microangiopathy and Sickle Cell Disease

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the pathology of the hemoglobin S mutation.
  • Recognize the major clinical features of sickle cell disease.
  • Interpret hemoglobin electrophoresis.
  • Understand blood typing and interpretation of direct and indirect Coombs tests.

Before the Session

Read the background material

AND/OR

Watch the videos

In-class Session

Readiness Assessment Quiz

Team-Based Questions