A 70-year-old male is brought to the emergency department,where he dies shortly thereafter.Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV).His death was most likely the result of:
A) Acute renal failure
B) Cerebral thrombosis
C) Sepsis
D) Acute leukemia

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50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of thrombosis or hemorrhage.
50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of thrombosis or hemorrhage,not renal failure.
50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of thrombosis or hemorrhage,not infection and sepsis.
50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of thrombosis or hemorrhage,not acute leukemia.

A 70-Year-Old Male Is Brought to the Emergency Department,where He