Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Palpitations

A sensation that the heart is pounding or racing, which is a non-specific sign but may be a manifestation of arrhythmia.


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PMID (PMCID)
11034048
 FEMALE Middle Aged
Anagrelide-induced cardiomyopathy.
James CW.
Pharmacotherapy. 2000;20(10):1224-7.
A 48-year-old woman with polycythemia vera developed cardiotoxicity manifested by congestive heart failure and palpitations.