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Polycythemia
A hematological disorder characterized by an abnormally high concentration of red blood cells in the circulation.
Key Facts
- It develops as a compensatory mechanism to improve oxygen transport in chronically hypoxic patients.
- Excessively thick blood increases vascular resistance and can lead to sluggish circulation.
- Severe cases may precipitate neurological complications such as seizures or stroke.
- Therapeutic blood removal is the standard management strategy to maintain safe blood viscosity.