Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Other namesMAHA
SpecialtyHematology

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) is a microangiopathic subgroup of hemolytic anemia (loss of red blood cells through destruction) caused by factors in the small blood vessels. It is identified by the finding of anemia and schistocytes on microscopy of the blood film.