Polycythemia Flashcards
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Treating polycythemia
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Treatment is directed towards reducing blood volume/viscosity and bone marrow activity. Phlebotomy is the mainstay of treatment
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Define polycythemia
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Production and presence of increased number of red blood cells. The increase in the blood cells can be so great that blood circulation is impaired as a result of the increased blood viscosity and volume
