Symptoms Of Aplastic Anemia
Irregular Heartbeat
Patients with aplastic anemia often have an irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations because a lack of red blood cells can prompt the heart to work harder to pump oxygen throughout the body. Basically, the heart is overcompensating for the lack of blood cells, which is very bad for the health of the heart because it can become overworked and strained. An abnormal heartbeat is a severe symptom because it can lead to more heart abnormalities and eventually heart failure. Any unusual heart-related symptoms, including irregular heartbeat, heart palpitations, and a fast heart rate, need to be checked by a doctor right away.
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