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I herd that polycythemia vera is just a type of blood and when excess blood is removed and life can be saved. is it true?
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Polycythemia vera(PV: PV is an overproduction of red blood cells by the body. White cells and platelets may be elevated as well. The treatment is to try to suppress the production of the cell line with hydroxylurea or agrylin (anagrelide). The goal is to prevent blood clots due to the thickness of blood due to the increase volume. Periodic phlebotomies to keep the hematocrit below 45. At least 10-20 year survival with treatment.
Answered 11/28/2017
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