Pediatric hyperviscosity syndrome

Hyperviscosity syndrome is a condition caused by an increase in blood viscosity. When the hematocrit exceeds 70%, the viscosity of the blood rises sharply, causing increased hemodynamic resistance and making it difficult for children to drive red blood cells. A series of unique clinical manifestations. Also known as sticky syndrome, purpuric hyperglobulin syndrome, Reimann syndrome.

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