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What are the long term complications of continuous blood transfusions?
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Iron overload: The main complication from long-term blood transfusion is the iron overload which can lead to organ damage. Although low now days, the risk of infection from blood-born agents may also be increased with long-term multiple blood transfusions.
Answered 2/27/2015
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