Tag: blood

Testing the relative proportion of blood that is composed of red blood cells is useful to diagnose red blood cell disorders. While low hematocrit levels…

Severe or long-lasting untreated pernicious anemia can have a serious impact on major organs in the body, including the heart and brain. Indeed, the word…

Even a small change in the environment surrounding the heart can result in drastic changes in the heart’s function. Pericardial tamponade involves a buildup of…

  Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most plentiful cell type in the human body suggesting a critical role for organ systems. Indeed, anemic levels…