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The aim of treatment for PV is to control complications and reduce the number of red cells. This is achieved by venesection (see below) or by treatment with drugs to slow the production of red blood cells. The choice of treatment is individually tailored based on age, tolerance of venesection, platelet count and history of clotting or bleeding complications.
