Hemolytic anemia primary prevention

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Overview

There is a small role for preventive measures in hemolytic anemia. Primary prevention focuses on preventing the disease onset before the disease process begins. Avoidance of hemolysis triggers a primary prevention measure.

Primary Prevention

Primary prevention for hemolytic anemia includes avoidance of particular triggers for hemolysis. This includes:

• Avoidance of immunotherapeutic drugs
• Avoidance of unnecessary antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethaxone
• Avoidance of fava beans for patients who have G6PD deficiency
• Use of bioprothetic cardiac valves over mechanical valves to prevent valve-induced hemolysis