Hemolytic anemia primary prevention
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Overview
Overview
There is a small role for preventive measures in hemolytic anemia. Primary prevention focuses on preventing the disease onset before the disease process begins. Avoidance of hemolysis triggers a primary prevention measure.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Primary prevention for hemolytic anemia includes avoidance of particular triggers for hemolysis. This includes:
- Avoidance of immunotherapeutic drugs
- Avoidance of unnecessary antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethaxone[1]
- Avoidance of fava beans for patients who have G6PD deficiency[2]
- Use of bioprothetic cardiac valves over mechanical valves to prevent valve-induced hemolysis
References
References
- ↑ Thomas HL, Livesey MA (1998). “Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia associated with trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole administration in a horse”. Can Vet J. 39 (3): 171–3. PMC 1539918. PMID 9524723.
- ↑ Bottini E (1973). “Favism: current problems and investigations”. J Med Genet. 10 (2): 154–7. PMC 1013006. PMID 4714581.
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