Real-World Clinical Characterisation of Polycythaemia Vera Patients from a Prospective Registry in Portugal: Is Resistance to Hydroxyurea a Reality?

Real-World Clinical Characterisation of Polycythaemia Vera Patients from a Prospective Registry in Portugal: Is Resistance to Hydroxyurea a Reality?

Patients with polycythaemia vera (PV) are at increased risk of thrombosis and haemorrhages. Although hydroxyurea (HU) has been the frontline therapy for patients at high risk of vascular complications, about 25% of patients develop resistance/intolerance to this therapy. The aim of this non-interven...

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Main Authors: Maria Sarmento, Marta Duarte, Sandra Ponte, Juan Sanchez, Diana Roriz, Laura Fernandes, Maria José Monteiro Silva, Judite Pacheco, Gisela Ferreira, Jorge Freitas, Inês Costa, Daniel Brás
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Hematology Reports
Subjects:
disease management
haemorrhagic events
hydroxyurea
resistance
symptomatic evaluation
patient-reported outcomes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2038-8330/15/3/56

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