Tag: complications of anemia

  • Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia

    Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia: Definition and Description of Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia: Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA) is a type of anemia characterized by the destruction of red blood cells due to small vessel disease. The condition typically occurs when red blood cells are fragmented while passing through narrow or obstructed blood vessels. This can lead to a…

  • Immune Hemolytic Anemia

    Immune Hemolytic Anemia Definition and Description of Immune Hemolytic Anemia Immune Hemolytic Anemia (IHA) is a disorder characterized by the premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) due to an immune response. In this condition, the body mistakenly identifies its own RBCs as foreign invaders and produces antibodies against them. This leads to hemolysis—the breakdown…