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Secondary polycythemia and venous thromboembolism: a systematic review
2023-06-28
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<h4>Background: </h4> Secondary polycythemia is an acquired condition characterized by an elevation in red blood cell (RBC) mass either in response to tissue hypoxia or inappropriate erythropoietin (EPO) secretion. It is proposed that the elevation of RBC mass in secondary polycythemia can lead to hyperviscosity and VTE. This systematic review aims to assess the relationship between secondary polycythemia and veno...
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- 5e052368-7e5f-5204-8071-44374197d368
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- 10.12688/f1000research.133634.1