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A member asked:

Would mitral regurgitation cuase someone to have a decreased red blood count, and would a blood transfusion help the case?

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It could: Severe mr with turbulent flow can cause hemolysis of rbcs. Although a transfusion will top you off it won't solve the underlying problem.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2012

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