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1
Q

2nd MC anemia?

A

ACD

2
Q

ACD features?

A
  • Usually mild
  • Often co-exists with others
  • Tx underlying prob
3
Q

Multi-factorial anemias of micro and macro anemias combined will present as what type of anemia?

A

Normocytic anemia

4
Q

Renal failure associated anemia is due to?

A

Slow reduction in EPO production

5
Q

Types of anemia that cause pancytopenia?

A

Aplastic anemia - MC

6
Q

Causes of aplastic anemia?

A

Fanconi’s

PNH

7
Q

Hemolytic anemias are recognized by?

A

Reliable rapid hematocrit drop in the absence of bleeding

  • Decreased haptoglobin,
  • increased indirect bilirubin,
  • increased LDH
  • increased RC and RBI
8
Q

Name some intrinsic defects?

A

HS
G6PD
Sickle cell

9
Q

Name some extrinsic defects

A

AIHA warm/cold

10
Q

+ Coombs test =?

A

AIHA

11
Q

AIHA warm tx?

A

Immunosuppression

12
Q

AIHA cold tx?

A

Avoid cold

13
Q

What is microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA)?

A

Intravascular hemolysis and thus schistocytosis

14
Q

Often forgotten causes of anemia?

A

Infection

  • parvo
  • s. Pneum
  • plasmodium