A 70 year old 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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Polycythemia vera increases the risk of thrombosis due to elevated red blood cell mass, which can lead to complications such as cerebral thrombosis.

A 70 Year Old Is Brought to the Emergency Department