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Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder characterized by abnormally high platelet counts not caused by other disorders. It affects about 6,000 people in the US each year, more commonly in females than males, with median age of diagnosis being 60 years old. Patients may be asymptomatic or experience vasomotor symptoms or thrombohemorrhagic complications. Treatment options include low dose aspirin for symptoms and hydroxyurea to reduce thrombosis risk by maintaining platelet co

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Annisa Aljufri

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