Causes and clinical significance of increased carboxyhemoglobin
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The last of these is the subject of this article. Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb), which normally comprises less than 1-2 % of total hemoglobin, is the product of reaction between carbon monoxide and hemoglobin. Carbon monoxide is produced endogenously but is also a common environmental pollutant; both sources contribute to the amount of COHb in blood. The focus of this article is causes and clinical significance of an increased amount of COHb. Three illustrative case histories will be discussed.
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