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Polycythemia Vera: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

كثرة الحمر الحقيقية

Quick summary

Overproduction of red cells. Treated with phlebotomy, hydroxyurea, ropeginterferon (Besremi), and ruxolitinib.

Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Phlebotomy to keep HCT <45%.
  • Hydroxyurea.
  • Ropeginterferon (Besremi).
  • Ruxolitinib.
  • Low-dose aspirin.