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Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Post-Transplant Erythrocytosis

Protocol / Details

EN: Controlled, sterile removal of a specific volume of blood (typically 500 mL) to treat post-transplant erythrocytosis (PTE). Lowers hematocrit to prevent hyperviscosity syndrome and deadly thromboembolic events. Often preceded by ACEi/ARB trials. AR: سحب دم محكم ومعقم لحجم معين (عادة 500 مل) لعلاج كثرة الكريات الحمر بعد الزراعة (PTE). يخفض نسبة الهيماتوكريت لمنع متلازمة فرط اللزوجة وأحداث الجلطات الدموية المميتة. غالباً ما يسبقه تجارب مثبطات ACE/ARBs.

Procedure Type
Physical / Respiratory Therapy
Estimated Base Cost
Varies by patient
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