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polycythemia vera is a type of cancer that affects what body part?
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the bone marrow
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what is polycythemia characterized by what 2 things?
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dizziness
high red blood count (8-11 million) |
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hematocrit in polycythemia can by raised as much as what percentage?
What can this high percentage cause? |
80%
impaired circulation |
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When does polycythemia occur? (what two events)
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when oxygen is less available
EPO production increases |
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what is an example of secondary polycythemia?
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living in high altitude
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what are two treatments that can cure secondary polycythemia?
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blood dilution
replace blood by saline |
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what is leukopenia?
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abnormally low WBC count
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