A percentage of RBCs above 65% may be treated by raising the volume of body fluids or administering exchange transfusions, both of which can prevent the complications of hyperviscosity.
Expectations (prognosis):
The outlook is good in infants with mild hyperviscosity and in those with severe hyperviscosity that receive treatment.
Call your health care provider if this condition is diagnosed at birth and you have additional questions.
Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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