Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Iron deficiency anaemia: _____ iron ↓ ferritin ↓ transferrin saturation ↑ total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

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What is the investigation for iron deficiency anaemia after a FBC? _____

Iron deficiency anaemia presents with _____, SOB, & headaches

Stored intracellular iron is bound to _____, which prevents iron from forming free radicals (•OH) via the Fenton reaction

Clinical sign = _____

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in females aged 20-50? _____

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Iron deficiency anaemia FBC: _____ Hb ↓ MCV

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What lifestyle advice is given to patients with iron deficiency anaemia? _____

Ferritin levels can be artificially raised in _____ or inflammatory states

_____ haemoglobin (HbS) contains an abnormal β-globin chain that polymerises altering the RBC shape into a sickle form