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.

Chest pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the chest.


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PMID (PMCID)
27957255
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OTHER
Pulmonary vein thrombosis in a patient with polycythemia vera.
Bhardwaj B, Jacob D, Sharma A, Ghanimeh MA, Baweja P.
World J Cardiol. 2016;8(11):684-688.
This case highlights a rare etiology of chest pain and the first reported case of the association of polycythemia vera and pulmonary vein thrombosis.