PV facts Flashcards
1
Q
Median age PV
A
61
2
Q
Incidence PV
A
2/100K
3
Q
JAK2 VAF risk factor in PV
A
> 50% VAF
related to:
Thrombosis
Splenomegaly
Progression to PMF
Leukocytosis
Higher Hb
4
Q
MIPSS-PV
A
Age
Abnormal karyotype
SRSF2
WBC
5
Q
2nd line Tx for PV
A
Ruxo
PEG-IFN
6
Q
3rd line Tx for PV
A
Busulfan
7
Q
PEG-IFN vs HU in PV 1st line
A
PROUD/Continuation-PV
Blood 2022
PEG was:
- More effective in controlling Hb and VAF reduction
- Equally effective in preventing thrombosis
- Less effective in reducing fibrosis
control arm in PROUD was already HU resistant and Tx with HU
8
Q
Rusfertide in PV
A
Hepcidin mimetic
May lower Hb without phlebotomy
less iron def Sx
9
Q
LDH in PV vs ET
A
LDH may be elevated in PV but not commonly elevated in ET, alarm bells for PMF
10
Q
A