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A panelist discusses how polycythemia vera (PV) symptoms can vary significantly among patients, but commonly include headaches, dizziness, itching (especially after warm baths), fatigue and visual disturbances, with some patients experiencing more severe manifestations like blood clots while others may be relatively asymptomatic.

1 expert is featured in this series.

A panelist discusses how polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) characterized by excessive red blood cell production, primarily affecting older adults with JAK2 mutations, and while it can be managed with treatment, patients face increased risks of blood clots and potential progression to more serious conditions.