NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Polycythemia Vera
Facts About Polycythemia Vera
Written from the point of view of patients and caregivers confronting this disease, this fact sheet provides comprehensive information on this blood disorder where the blood is thickened by an overproduction of red blood cells. The abnormal thickness slows down the flow of blood and makes it difficult for blood to pass through small vessels in the bloodstream. This can cause your body to form clots and lead to stroke or heart attack. Provides an overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments for polycythemia vera . Contains links to other online resources.