Treatment and Management of HH: Initial Treatment

Ungraded Practice Question

What is a typical schedule for phlebotomy during the initial treatment phase for hereditary hemochromatosis (HH)?

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Removing one unit (450 mL) of whole blood once or twice weekly.
Removing one unit (450 mL) of whole blood daily.
Removing one unit (450 mL) of whole blood monthly.
Removing one unit (450 mL) of whole blood once or twice each year.

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