Hb Barts Flashcards

1
Q

Who does this affect

A

Foetus

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2
Q

Blood Film

A

Target Cells

Nucleated RBC

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3
Q

Cause (gene)

A

HbF absent

Excess of Y chains (high oxygen affinity)

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4
Q

Clinical Presentation

A

Jaundiced

Hepatosplenomegaly

Die after birth

Hydrops Fetalis

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