A 70-year-old is brought to the emergency department, where he dies shortly thereafter. Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV). What was his death most likely a result of?
A) Acute renal failure
B) Thrombosis
C) Sepsis
D) Acute leukemia

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Polycythemia vera often leads to increased blood viscosity, which can result in thrombosis, a common cause of death in these patients.

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