Acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anemia

A rare myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) characterized by ineffective hemopoiesis affecting one or more blood cell lineages (myeloid, erythroid or megakaryocytic) leading to peripheral blood cytopenias and an increased risk of developing leukaemia.

Hypertension

The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system.


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PMID (PMCID)
12841816
 MALE
Thalidomide-induced sinus bradycardia.
Kaur A, Yu SS, Lee AJ, Chiao TB.
Ann Pharmacother. 2003;37(7-8):1040-3.
A 72-year-old white man, with transfusion-dependent refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts and hypertension treated with atenolol, was started on thalidomide 100 mg at bedtime.