Modeling of cardiovascular autonomic control in sickle cell disease.
- Resource Type
- Theses
- Authors
- Sangkatumvong, Suvimol
- Source
- Dissertation Abstracts International; Dissertation Abstract International; 72-10B.
- Subject
- Engineering, Biomedical
Health Sciences, Pathology
- Language
- English
Summary: In conclusion, this study draws attention to an enhanced ANS-mediated peripheral sympathetic driven vasoconstriction in SCD that could increase red cell retention in the microvasculature, promoting vaso-occlusion. This cascade of events could be the mechanism which triggers the VOC.