Each unit of red cells contains about 200-250 mg of iron. The human body has no active mechanism to excrete excess iron. Patients with chronic transfusion requirements (e.g., thalassemia, sickle cell disease) accumulate iron in vital organs like the heart, liver, and endocrine glands, leading to organ damage and failure. This requires treatment with iron chelation therapy.

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• loveness Phiri – 1084 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies