Ankylosing spondylitis - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Also known as: AS

Essential information

Obligatory: See: Autoimmune disease

Must not donate if:
The cardiovascular system is involved.
Discretionary: If mild and affecting the locomotor system only, accept.

See if relevant

Additional information

Ankylosing spondylitis can affect the heart valves and the major artery of the body (aorta).

Removing blood from the circulation may put the donor at risk of having a heart problem.