Anemia Of Chronic Disease Flashcards
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Anemia of chronic disease
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Is a condition that develops in patients with a chronic disease process such as inflammation, malignancy, or infection. Characterized by normocytic anemia with elevated ferritin levels
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Anemia of chronic disease symptoms
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Fatigue
3
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Treatment of anemia of chronic disease
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Treat underlying cause and transfuse as needed