Diagnostic and prognostic relevance of ‘extra vivum’ rheological results in vascular diseases

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Ehrly, A.M.

Affiliations: Division of Angiology, Department of Internal Medicine, J.-W.-Goethe-University Medical School, 6000 Frankfurt am Main, Federal Republic of Germany

Note: [] Accepted by: Guest Editor S. Forconi

Abstract: The diagnostic and prognostic relevance of hemorheologic data in vascular diseases is critically analysed. Pathologic values of the flow properties of blood do not allow to draw conclusions in an individual patient. So far patients with severe ischemic diseases but without any rheological disorders can be found. Some exceptions from this rule exist.

Keywords: Flow properties of blood, diagnosis, prognosis, vascular diseases

DOI: 10.3233/CH-1986-6302

Journal: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 211-214, 1986