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Polycythaemia vera

How does PV impact cardiovascular risk? 

Polycythaemia vera impacts cardiovascular risk by increasing blood viscosity and cellular stickiness, which significantly raises the likelihood of arterial and venous thrombotic…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Polycythaemia vera

How does age affect PV diagnosis and symptoms? 

Age significantly influences the clinical presentation and management of polycythaemia vera, as older individuals often present with a higher incidence…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Polycythaemia vera

What happens if PV is untreated? 

If polycythaemia vera is left untreated, the excessive production of red blood cells causes the blood to become dangerously thick,…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Polycythaemia vera

How is PV different from secondary erythrocytosis? 

Polycythaemia vera is a primary bone marrow disorder caused by a genetic mutation, whereas secondary erythrocytosis is a physiological response to external…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS