Treatment Plan

Treatment Plan

Conservative:

• Identify and remove the underlying cause if apparent erythrocytosis is suspected

Medical management for PRV:

• Aspirin 75mg
• Venesection
• Cytoreduction if severe
• Target haematocrit <0.45

Referrals:

• Haematology if PRV suspected
• Specialist referral for the underlying cause (renal/respiratory) if absolute secondary is suspected

Prognosis

Complications:

• Increased plasma viscosity
• Thrombosis risk
• Cardiovascular events