Heparin treatment and low RBCs (Rich)

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Hi Rich,

As someone who is about to embark on heparin treatment

and has low red blood cells, from memory I think that

I was approx 4.0 (normal 4.5-6.5 x 10 to the 12/L), I

wonder if you could explain your comments below. I am

familiar with the necessity of monitoring platelet

levels for heparin induced thrombosis but unaware of

any need for monitoring RBCs. I tested positive on

three counts on the ISAC panel.

Many thanks,

Bobby

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As an example, I know that you have had good

success with treating hypercoagulation in yourself and

your family members, and I'm happy about that, but at

the same time, I don't think you would advocate giving

heparin treatment to all PWCs without doing the ISAC

testing, would you? I think that could be a dangerous

move for some people who are already short of red

blood cells.

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