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Would an elevated hematocrit/hemoglobin (51-54%) cause tachycardia and palpitations? cause of elevation unknown, jak2 negative. not dehydrated.
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Doubtful.: Also not far from normal h/h for a young adult male. Living at a high altitude (over 2000 meters) can also produce high hct/hgb.
Answered 10/11/2013
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