prdraper1
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I saw a hematologist today as part of my recovery programme and as I have had anemia problems before my AVR op I am to have a capsule camera test. I may well be over this now as a blood test was taken today to check my levels.
Below is some information from www.medic8.com.
This has been on the forum in the past but is new to me.
Hemolytic anemia is a rare form of anemia in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their usual lifespan is up. Healthy red blood cells usually live about 120 days (4 months) in the bloodstream before the body removes them. In hemolytic anemia, the body breaks down and removes red blood cells faster than it can replace them. The breakdown of red blood cells is called hemolysis.
Mechanical Hemolytic Anemias
Physical damage to red blood cell membranes can result from microangiopathic (MI-kro-an-jee-o-PA-thik) changes in small blood vessels. An artificial heart valve or other device used in blood vessels also can damage red blood cell membranes. Damage can occur with a heart-lung bypass machine during open-heart surgery. Damage also can occur with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia (elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy). Blood cell damage may occur in the limbs while participating in marathons or other strenuous activities.
Below is some information from www.medic8.com.
This has been on the forum in the past but is new to me.
Hemolytic anemia is a rare form of anemia in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their usual lifespan is up. Healthy red blood cells usually live about 120 days (4 months) in the bloodstream before the body removes them. In hemolytic anemia, the body breaks down and removes red blood cells faster than it can replace them. The breakdown of red blood cells is called hemolysis.
Mechanical Hemolytic Anemias
Physical damage to red blood cell membranes can result from microangiopathic (MI-kro-an-jee-o-PA-thik) changes in small blood vessels. An artificial heart valve or other device used in blood vessels also can damage red blood cell membranes. Damage can occur with a heart-lung bypass machine during open-heart surgery. Damage also can occur with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia (elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy). Blood cell damage may occur in the limbs while participating in marathons or other strenuous activities.