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By definition, _____ is present when hematocrit is reduced

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anemia

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Anemia in Men vs. women

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○ Men- Generally below about 39-40%
○ Women- Generally below about 35-36%

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For the most part, anemias as either _____ or _____

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conditional; inherited

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We can also look at anemias according to pathophysiologic basis:

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○ Decreased production: Lacking nutrient, bone marrow suppression, etc.
○ Accelerated blood loss: Hemolysis or hemorrhage
○ Red blood cell size (MCV)

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Tests to help us differentiate between the types of anemia are the _____

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reticulocyte count, the MCV, and the peripheral blood smear

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S/S common to most types of anemia

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○ Fatigue or weakness
○ Exercise intolerance
○ Tachycardia
○ Palpitations
○ Dyspnea on exertion
○ Pallor, pale palpebral conjunctiva
○ Headache, depression (less common)

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_____ – destruction of the cell by physical ripping or bursting

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Hemolysis

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Hemolysis of RBCs is always occurring at
a slow, steady rate, taken out of
circulation after ~ 120 days. This is called ____

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“physiologic hemolysis”

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Hemolytic Anemia

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pathologic conditions can result in an
accelerated hemolysis, where RBCs are being destroyed faster than the marrow normally produces them

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_____ – A group of disorders in which RBC survival is reduced, either episodically or continuously

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Hemolytic Anemias

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Classifications of hemolytic anemias

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○ Intrinsic Defect
■ Defect is within the RBC – problem with the membrane, enzyme systems, or Hgb creation
■ Typically hereditary

○ Extrinsic Defect
■ Defect from outside the RBC – immune mediated, microangiopathic, infection, burns, and hypersplenism

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Anemia caused by IgG antibodies

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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The Antiglobulin Coombs Test (Direct) is the basis of diagnosis for _____

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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

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Treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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Corticosteroids

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Diagnostic studies that may suggest hemolytic anemia

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○ Reticulocytosis – Bone marrow will respond to most hemolytic
disorders with an increased production of young RBCs
○ Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) – Levels can be elevated
○ Bilirubin – Levels can be elevated
○ Peripheral blood smear – shows evidence of hemolysis

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Look at the supplementary study material for the anemia slides

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Anemias from Nutritional
Deficiency

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○ Iron deficiency anemia
○ Vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia
○ Folate deficiency anemia

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Anemias from Chronic Disease

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○ “Anemia of chronic disease”
○ Anemias associated with:
■ Chronic renal disease
■ Chronic liver disease

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Other selected anemias

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Aplastic anemia

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Most common cause of anemia worldwide

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

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In the developed world, it is caused by chronic, slow bleeding unless
proven otherwise

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Iron deficiency anemia causes

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Excessive menstruation, chronic GI blood loss, etc.
○ Pregnancy/Lactation – increased iron utilization/demand
○ Malabsorption – Celiac disease, intestinal worm, gastritis, etc.
○ Infants – most common cause of anemia in infants
○ Inadequate dietary intake – rare in US
○ Idiopathic (up to 5% of cases)

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Iron Deficiency Anemia pathophysiology

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○ If due to chronic, slow blood loss, an increase in the production of RBCs depletes iron stores slowly
○ Initially H&H remain normal while iron stores are being depleted (iron deficiency without anemia)
○ Once iron stores are depleted, RBCs form at a slower rate, and less Hgb can be made
■ Results in hypochromia, anisocytosis, poikilocytosis

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Less Hgb means _____ cells (MCV decreases)
smaller
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Iron Deficiency Anemia unique S/S
○ Pica – craving for food (ice chips, etc.) or even dirt ○ Cheilosis – painful cracking at the corners of mouth ○ Glossitis – smooth tongue ○ Brittle nails ○ Koilonychia – spooning of nails ○ Heme-positive stool (if due to a GI bleed)
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Iron Deficiency Anemia Management
○ Treat underlying disorder if one is identified (celiac disease, colon cancer, menorrhagia, gastritis/bleeding ulcer, hookworms, etc.) ○ PO Ferrous Sulfate (325 mg 1-3 times daily; 100 mg of elemental iron) Take on an empty stomach to ensure absorption ○ Reticulocyte count should increase by 7 days of treatment and signifies appropriate response to therapy ○ Treatment should be continued for approximately 6 months following normalization of Hgb ○ If patient cannot tolerate PO Ferrous Sulfate, IM or IV Iron can be given, but beware of anaphylaxis. ○ Because IDA is rarely life-threatening, the most important part of treatment is identification and correction of blood loss
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Iron deficiency demands a search for ____
chronic blood loss, especially if menorrhagia and frequent blood donations are not the cause
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The most common cause of B12 deficiency in the US is _____
Pernicious Anemia
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Those at risk for B12 deficiency due to inadequate dietary intake include the following groups:
○ Strict vegetarians and vegans ○ Those who have had a gastrectomy (low production of intrinsic factor) ○ Those with disease of the ileum (as commonly seen with Crohn’s disease)
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_____ – autoimmune destruction of gastric parietal cells resulting in insufficient intrinsic factor
Atrophic Gastritis
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The impairment of DNA synthesis by B12 deficiency slows _____, but not _____
nuclear maturation; cytoplasmic maturation
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B12 deficiency anemia results in _____
Megaloblastic anemia Macro-ovalocytes (megaloblastic RBCs, macrocytic), and may show characteristic Hypersegmented Neutrophils
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Vit B12 Deficiency Anemia Unique S/S
○ Glossitis ○ Paresthesias – in the extremities (characteristic) ○ In severe disease, the posterior columns of the spinal cord become impaired, and cerebellar function may be altered as well ■ Diminished vibratory or position sense ■ Positive Romberg Test ■ Irreversible ataxia
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____ is very characteristic of a B12 deficiency
Paresthesias
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Clinical Management for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
○ Parenteral administration of Vitamin B12, IM or SC injections of 100 mcg per dose ○ PO Vitamin B12 may be administered after repletion, but not always successful
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it is recommended that you also prescribe simultaneous folic acid replacement (1 mg daily) with _____ because ____
Vit B12 Deficiency Anemia; Some patients are concurrently folic acid deficient from intestinal mucosal atrophy
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Highest risk populations for folate deficiency anemia
alcoholics, anorexic patients, those who do not eat fresh fruits and vegetables or overcook their food
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Medications that interfere with folate absorption
Phenytoin, methotrexate, TMP/SMX, etc.
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Sometimes seen in scenarios of increased requirement
Pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, or malignancy
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Folic acid (B9) is present in _____
fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables
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Folate Deficiency Anemia pathophysiology
○ Like Vitamin B12, Folate is necessary for adequate DNA synthesis (affects all bone marrow precursors) ■ The impairment of DNA synthesis slows nuclear maturation, but not cytoplasmic maturation ● Cells do not progress from the G2 growth stage into mitosis, so they do not divide (stay large/flimsy) ● Megaloblastic anemia (sound familiar?)
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Folic Acid deficiency in pregnancy can result in ____
neural tube defects! Prenatal folic acid is important
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Basically, folate deficiency anemia is clinically identical to _____
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
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If there is isolated folate deficiency, deficiency, the patient does not develop the _____
neurologic symptoms
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Important lab findings of folate deficiency anemia
Hypersegmented neutrophils. Just like with Vitamin B12 deficiency. Decreased serum folate level. Decreased RBC folate level
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Clinical management of folate deficiency anemia
○ Folate replacement is the key to treatment ○ Monitor response to therapy by watching for increased reticulocyte count after 5-7 days ○ Do not treat without confirming Vitamin B12 levels are normal!
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Common causes of anemia of chronic inflammation:
Rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, TB, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, malignancy
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Pathophysiology of Anemia of Chronic Disease
○ Chronic inflammatory diseases seem to trigger increased storage and protection of iron stores (saving for later?) ○ Hepcidin is a protein hormone that normally impairs release of iron from storage ■ In chronic disease states, inflammatory cytokines trigger increased production of hepcidin, which results in iron being locked away in storage ■ Referred to as “iron-restricted erythropoiesis”
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Chronic kidney disease and anemia
Erythropoietin levels are decreased, resulting in anemia
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Chronic liver disease and anemia
Portal hypertension leads to hypersplenism (increased RBC phagocytosis), resulting in anemia
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Signs and Symptoms of Anemia of Chronic Disease
Clinical presentation is generally consistent with the underlying condition
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Anemia of Chronic Disease clinical management
Treat the underlying disease process ■ The anemia often improves when the underlying condition is adequately treated (if possible)
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A condition of bone marrow failure that arises from suppression or injury to the hematopoietic stem cell
Aplastic Anemia
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Aplastic anemia is considered idiopathic about ___% of the time
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Pathophysiology of aplastic anemia
○ Most cell lines are affected, so it usually includes low WBC and platelet counts in addition to anemia ■ The hallmark of aplastic anemia is pancytopenia due to bone marrow hypocellularity ○ That being said, early in the evolution of aplastic anemia, only one or two cell lines may be reduced
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Thrombocytopenia can result in
Gingival bleeding, epistaxis, other bleeding, and maybe bruising
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can cause vulnerability to bacterial and fungal infections
Neutropenia
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Clinical Management of Aplastic Anemia - Mild cases
■ Supportive care, including erythro or myeloid growth factors ■ Transfusions and antibiotics are often needed
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Clinical Management of Aplastic Anemia - Severe cases
■ Isolation precautions and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) ● If BMT is not possible due to lack of a donor match, immunosuppression with certain strong medications is attempted ○ Severe cases are fatal without treatment ■ Prognosis is better for those who get a BMT
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All cases of Aplastic Anemia need to be referred to and managed by a ____
Hematologist, usually urgently

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