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polycythemia vera

pathology

Also known as: erythremia, primary polycythemia

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In bloodletting: Bloodletting in the modern world
Polycythemia vera is a condition marked by the overproduction of platelets as well as red and white blood cells; blood is drawn in such cases to prevent the formation of blood clots. Leech therapy continues to be used to reduce blood congestion in veins and prevent tissue necrosis, especially…
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In polycythemia: Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia differs from a disease called polycythemia vera (erythremia, or primary polycythemia), in which excess red blood cells occur without known cause. In polycythemia vera there is usually an increase in other blood elements as well; for example, the number of red cells…
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