In this Clinical Updates podcast, Raquel Walsh Jahnke, DO, discusses the anatomy of a Complete Blood Count (CBC), focusing on the significance of white blood cells, erythrocytes, and platelets. The discussion covers various conditions such as leukopenia, anemia, erythrocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and thrombocytosis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying causes and trends in blood counts for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Understanding the differences between primary and secondary causes of blood disorders is key.