A 70-year-old male is brought to the emergency room, where he dies shortly thereafter. Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera. His death was most likely the result of:
A) acute renal failure.
B) cerebral thrombosis.
C) infection and sepsis.
D) acute leukemia.

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Polycythemia vera is a condition characterized by the overproduction of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased risk of blood clots forming. Cerebral thrombosis (a blood clot in the brain) is a potential complication of polycythemia vera and could result in a sudden death. Acute renal failure, infection and sepsis, and acute leukemia are not typically associated with polycythemia vera.

A 70-Year-Old Male Is Brought to the Emergency Room, Where