Hemoglobinopathies
Jan 30, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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Summary
Britta Landin discusses hemoglobinopathies, which are becoming more prevalent in Nordic populations due to migration. The episode delves into differentiating thalassemias and hemoglobin variants, their genetic underpinnings, and diagnostic approaches including the use of Hemoglobin A2 and DNA testing. A key focus is on the importance of genetic counseling for carriers of conditions like beta thalassemia minor and sickle cell trait to prevent severe outcomes in offspring, alongside managing rare cases and clinical complexities.Episode description
Hemoglobinopathies have previously been rare in the Nordic population but with increasing migration we now meet many patients with different types of thalassemias and hemoglobin variants. It is important to recognize these conditions and diagnosis can sometimes be challenging. In this episode we will meet an expert in hemoglobin disorders who will discuss classification and diagnostic procedures. Britta Landin is associate professor and senior consultant at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm. Host for the podcast is the Swedish hematologist Mats Merup.
MAT-BE-2200985 (1.0) 12 2022
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