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Polycythemia Vera : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
  • Myelosuppressive Therapy
  • Avoid Aspirin

Treatments Overview Articles

Polycythemia vera
The goal of treatment is to reduce the thickness of the blood and prevent bleeding and clotting. A method called phlebotomy is used to decrease blood thickness.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Polycythemia Vera
Treatment of PV is tailored to the individual patient according to his or her age, the severity of the symptoms and complications, and the stage of the disease.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.The human spleen is a dark purple bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just behind the bottom of the rib...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Spleen removal
Spleen removal(splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Ask The Doctor (09-18-2007)
Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
Source:StayWell
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