Apoptosis is one cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with high-altitude polycythemia

High-altitude polycythemia (HAPC) can occur in individuals who are intolerant to high-altitude hypoxia. In patients with HAPC, erythrocytosis is often accompanied by a decrease in platelet count. Chronic hypoxia can increase the incidence of arteriovenous thrombosis and the risk of bleeding during a...

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Published in:	Platelets
Main Authors:	Zhuoya Wang, Noryung Tenzing, Qiying Xu, Huifang Liu, Yi Ye, Yi Wen, Tana Wuren, Sen Cui
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Subjects:	high-altitude polycythemia platelet apoptosis thrombocytopenia thrombosis
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2022.2157381