Definition & Classification of anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Anaemia is a label, not a specific diagnosis.
A
Anaemia is defined as Hb below the normal reference level for the age and sex of that individual;
Hb <130 g/L (♂)
Hb <120 g/L (♀) <110 g/L—pregnant women, schoolchildren
2
Q
Symptoms include;
A
tiredness/fatigue
weakness
headache
faintness effort angina and dyspnoea
palpitations
intermittent claudication.
3
Q
The interpretation of iron studies
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4
Q
Classification of anaemia
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Microcytic anaemia—MCV ≤80 fL
Macrocytic anaemia—MCV >100 fL
