Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cut off for anaemia in men and women?
A
men <135g/dL
women <115g/dL
2
Q
What causes anaemia?
A
Reduced production of RBCs or increased loss of RBCSs (haemolytic anaemias) or increased plasma volume (pregnancy)
3
Q
What are the symptoms of anaemia?
A
fatigue dyspnoea headache faintness tinnitus anorexia palpitations
4
Q
What are the signs of anaemia?
A
pallor
sever anaemia Hb <80g/dL: hyperdynamic circulation: tachycardia and flow murmus
Ejectio-systolic murmum loudest over the apex
–> heart failure
5
Q
What does anaemia with high MVC mean?
A
there is decreased production of red blood cells
e.g. folate or b12 deficiency- which are required for blood cell production
6
Q
What does anaemia with low MVC mean?
A
normal number of RBCs (not always) but there is not much to go in them E.g. iron deficiency, thalassaemia
