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[[File:Red_blood_cells.jpg | | name = Mechanical hemolytic anemia | ||
| image = [[File:Red_blood_cells.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Red blood cells | |||
| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fatigue]], [[pallor]], [[jaundice]], [[dark urine]], [[shortness of breath]] | |||
| complications = [[Heart failure]], [[kidney failure]] | |||
| onset = Any age | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Mechanical trauma]] to red blood cells | |||
| risks = [[Prosthetic heart valves]], [[microangiopathic processes]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood smear]], [[Coombs test]], [[lactate dehydrogenase]] levels, [[haptoglobin]] levels | |||
| differential = [[Autoimmune hemolytic anemia]], [[hereditary spherocytosis]], [[G6PD deficiency]] | |||
| treatment = Address underlying cause, [[blood transfusion]], [[folic acid]] supplementation | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Mechanical hemolytic anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] characterized by the destruction of [[red blood cells]] due to physical forces. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical heart valves, [[vascular]] abnormalities, and certain medical procedures. | '''Mechanical hemolytic anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] characterized by the destruction of [[red blood cells]] due to physical forces. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical heart valves, [[vascular]] abnormalities, and certain medical procedures. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Mechanical hemolytic anemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | Mechanical hemolytic anemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | ||
* [[Mechanical heart valve]]s: These devices can cause damage to red blood cells as they pass through the valve, leading to hemolysis. | * [[Mechanical heart valve]]s: These devices can cause damage to red blood cells as they pass through the valve, leading to hemolysis. | ||
* [[Vascular]] abnormalities: Conditions such as [[aortic stenosis]] and [[mitral stenosis]] can cause increased turbulence in the blood flow, leading to damage to red blood cells. | * [[Vascular]] abnormalities: Conditions such as [[aortic stenosis]] and [[mitral stenosis]] can cause increased turbulence in the blood flow, leading to damage to red blood cells. | ||
* Medical procedures: Certain procedures, such as [[cardiopulmonary bypass]] surgery, can cause mechanical damage to red blood cells. | * Medical procedures: Certain procedures, such as [[cardiopulmonary bypass]] surgery, can cause mechanical damage to red blood cells. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of mechanical hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but may include: | The symptoms of mechanical hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but may include: | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* [[Pale skin]] | * [[Pale skin]] | ||
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* [[Rapid heart rate]] | * [[Rapid heart rate]] | ||
* [[Jaundice]] | * [[Jaundice]] | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves a combination of [[blood tests]], including a [[complete blood count]] (CBC), [[reticulocyte count]], and [[lactate dehydrogenase]] (LDH) level. In some cases, a [[blood smear]] may also be performed to examine the shape and size of the red blood cells. | Diagnosis of mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves a combination of [[blood tests]], including a [[complete blood count]] (CBC), [[reticulocyte count]], and [[lactate dehydrogenase]] (LDH) level. In some cases, a [[blood smear]] may also be performed to examine the shape and size of the red blood cells. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve surgery to repair or replace a faulty heart valve, treatment of vascular abnormalities, or changes to medical procedures to reduce damage to red blood cells. | Treatment for mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve surgery to repair or replace a faulty heart valve, treatment of vascular abnormalities, or changes to medical procedures to reduce damage to red blood cells. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Anemia]] | * [[Anemia]] | ||
* [[Hemolysis]] | * [[Hemolysis]] | ||
* [[Red blood cell]] | * [[Red blood cell]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Anemia]] | [[Category:Anemia]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
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| Mechanical hemolytic anemia | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fatigue, pallor, jaundice, dark urine, shortness of breath |
| Complications | Heart failure, kidney failure |
| Onset | Any age |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Mechanical trauma to red blood cells |
| Risks | Prosthetic heart valves, microangiopathic processes |
| Diagnosis | Blood smear, Coombs test, lactate dehydrogenase levels, haptoglobin levels |
| Differential diagnosis | Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, G6PD deficiency |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Address underlying cause, blood transfusion, folic acid supplementation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying cause |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Mechanical hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by the destruction of red blood cells due to physical forces. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical heart valves, vascular abnormalities, and certain medical procedures.
Causes[edit]
Mechanical hemolytic anemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Mechanical heart valves: These devices can cause damage to red blood cells as they pass through the valve, leading to hemolysis.
- Vascular abnormalities: Conditions such as aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis can cause increased turbulence in the blood flow, leading to damage to red blood cells.
- Medical procedures: Certain procedures, such as cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, can cause mechanical damage to red blood cells.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of mechanical hemolytic anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but may include:
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves a combination of blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), reticulocyte count, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level. In some cases, a blood smear may also be performed to examine the shape and size of the red blood cells.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for mechanical hemolytic anemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve surgery to repair or replace a faulty heart valve, treatment of vascular abnormalities, or changes to medical procedures to reduce damage to red blood cells.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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