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Polycythemia Vera (PV)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Optimize HydrationBlood Loss (Excessive)Stroke RiskDehydration

Pathophysiology

Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative neoplasm (usually JAK2-mutated) that overproduces red cells and often platelets and white cells, raising hematocrit and blood viscosity. The thick, sludgy...

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