5 Questions
What is the classification of anaemia based on MCV when MCV is less than 80fl?
Iron deficiency
Which condition is associated with normocytic anaemia (MCV 80-100 fl)?
Acute blood loss
What is the most common cause of anaemia affecting 30% of the world’s population?
Iron deficiency
Which condition is a cause of macrocytic anaemia (MCV> 100fl)?
B12 deficiency
What condition is associated with chronic blood loss leading to iron deficiency anaemia?
Peptic ulcer
Learn about anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin or red blood cell count, leading to reduced oxygen carrying capacity. Explore the pathophysiologic causes of anemia, including aplastic bone marrow suppression, nutritional deficiencies, hemorrhagic blood loss, and hemolytic destruction.
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