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Haematology Flashcards

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S+S anaemia

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Fatigue, weakness, palpitations, SOB, light-headedness, cold hands + feet

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What is iron deficiency anaemia?

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Most common type, due to shortage of iron in diet
Can’t produce enough Hb to make RBC
Can occur in pregnancy
Also caused by blood loss, cancers, ulcers + aspirin

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What is vitamin deficiency + pernicious anaemia?

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Folate + B12 deficiency - pernicious anaemia is when the body can’t process the vitamins

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What is aplastic anaemia?

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Due to infections, autoimmune disease + meds - life threatening

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What is haemolytic anaemia?

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RBCs destroyed faster than they’re made

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What is ITP?

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Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
Low platelets causing purpuric rash
Autoimmune
Treat with steroids, immunoglobulins + platelets

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What is DIC?

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Clots formed in small vessels, using up platelets + clotting factors so bleeding occurs elsewhere (bleeding in skin, haematuria etc)
Caused by sepsis, surgery, trauma, cancer

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