Table 1.

Thrombotic Complications in Polycythemia Vera

Microvascular complications Erythromelalgia Headache Dizziness Visual disturbances Paresthesia Transient ischemic attack

Macrovascular complications Arterial thrombotic events   Myocardial infarction   Unstable angina   Stroke   Peripheral arterial occlusion Venous thrombotic events   Deep vein thrombosis   Pulmonary embolism   Intra-abdominal vein thrombosis   Cerebral vein thrombosis

Sources: Michiels JJ, et al. Semin Thromb Hemost. 2006;32:174–207; Falanga A, Marchetti M. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2012;2012:571–581; Marchioli R, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2005;23:2224–2232.