| ACS | acute chest syndrome |
| BMI | body mass index |
| DOVE | Determining Effects of Platelet Inhibition on Vaso-Occlusive Events |
| HbSβ0 | haemoglobin Sβ (0) thalassemia |
| HbSS | homozygous hemoglobin S |
| HU | hydroxyurea |
| IV | intravenous |
| SAEs | serious adverse events |
| SCA | sickle cell anemia |
| SSA | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| VOCs | vaso-occlusive crisis |
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