Management of Patients with Essential Thrombocythemia

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Questions Literature‐search strategy and inclusion When should cytoreductive agents be commenced for patients with ET? What is the treatment of choice for those patients who require therapy? Recommendations When should antiplatelet therapy be used? Recommendations How should ET be managed in patients who are pregnant or of childbearing age? Recommendations References Introduction Questions Literature‐search strategy and inclusion When should cytoreductive agents be commenced for patients with ET? What is the treatment of choice for those patients who require therapy? Recommendations When should antiplatelet therapy be used? Recommendations How should ET be managed in patients who are pregnant or of childbearing age? Recommendations References