Clinical characteristics of SCD patients
| Variable | Number | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Male gender – n (%) | 127 | 50 (39%) |
| Age – mean (SD) | 127 | 40 (12) |
| TRJ – mean (SD) | 127 | 1.6 (1.1) |
| Haemoglobin (g/l) – mean (SD) | 127 | 9.0 (1.5) |
| Reticulocyte (%) – median (IQR) | 127 | 7 (4.41, 10.13) |
| Ejection Fraction (%) – mean (SD) | 127 | 63 (9) |
| Lateral E/E’ ratio – mean (SD) | 127 | 7.79 (3.27) |
| Transfusion – n (%) | 127 | 45 (35%) |
| Hydoxycarbamide – n (%) | 127 | 41 (32%) |