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Polycythemia — Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Table of Contents

Definition
Pathophysiology
Polycythemia Vera
Etiology and Epidemiology of Polycythemia Vera
Clinical Features and Complications of Polycythemia Vera
Diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera
Treatment and Prevention of Polycythemia Vera
Secondary Polycythemia
Etiology and Symptoms of Secondary Polycythemia
Treatment and Prevention of Secondary Polycythemia
Prognosis
References

Definition
Polycythemia is an increased number of red blood cells (RBC) in circulation. This
makes the blood more difficult to pump around the body.

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