Sickle Cell and the Elderly

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Across
  1. 3. life-threatening condition where blood flow is blocked in the lungs
  2. 6. iron-rich protein in red blood cells
  3. 8. warm, (blank) compresses should be used when treating a pain crisis
  4. 10. a condition where your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to your body's tissues
  5. 11. oldest known sickle cell patient celebrated her 90th birthday in 20--
  6. 12. changes that could signal a stroke
Down
  1. 1. what is sometimes needed on an acute or chronic basis to treat chronic anemia
  2. 2. a trigger of pain crises
  3. 4. the shape of red blood cells that have abnormal hemoglobin
  4. 5. sudden onset of pain in the extremities, chest, or joints
  5. 7. what organ can be damaged due to years of reduced blood flow
  6. 9. a group of inherited blood disorders that cause abnormal hemoglobin