Heparin
Heparin
Heparin:
Heparin is in a class of medications called anticoagulants ('blood thinners'). It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin:
Enoxaparin is in a class of medications called low molecular weight heparins.
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine Deferoxamine: Deferoxamine is an iron-binding agent that belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal antagonists.
Cytarabine (ara-C)
Cytarabine (ara-C)
Cytarabine (ara-C):
Cytarabine (ara-C) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine reduces the growth of cancer cells and can suppress the immune system.
Prednisone
Prednisone Prednisone: Prednisone a man-made version of a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal gland that can help reduce inflammation and stop allergic responses.
Bone Marrow Transplant
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) bone marrow transplant (BMT): A procedure where bone marrow stem cells are c
Iron Chelation
Iron chelation therapy Iron chelation therapy: (kee-LAY-shun) A drug therapy to remove extra iron from the body.
Blood Transfusions
A blood transfusion blood transfusion: A procedure in which whole blood or one of its components is given to a person through an intravenous (IV) line i
Blood Clot Treatment
Blood clots are very dangerous. If you have a blood clot blood clot: A mass of blood that forms when platelets stick together. Harmful blood clots are more likely to happen in PNH.
Mazie Tsang, M.D.
Institution
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)