Haemorheological profile and retinopathy in patients with diabetic foot ulcer

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Giansanti, R. | Boemi, M. | Rabini, R.A. | Amodio, L. | Fioravanti, P. | Romagnoli, F. | Fumelli, P.

Affiliations: Dept. of Diabetology, Ospedale Geriatrico, I.N.R.C.A., Ancona, Italy. Via della Montagnola 164-60100 Ancona | Dept. of Statistical and Demographic Studies, Ospedale Geriatrico, I.N.R.C.A., Ancona, Italy. Via della Montagnola 164-60100 Ancona

Abstract: The Authors studied the haemorheological profile and retinopathy in a group of diabetic subjects affected by neuropathic plantar ulcer. The haemorheological evaluation demonstrated that whole blood viscosity (WBV) and red blood cell (RBC) aggregation were significantly increased (p<0.05) in the diabetic subjects with plantar ulcer compared with diabetic patients without this complication. The progression to more severe grades of retinopathy was more frequently observed (p<0.005) in such patients than in the group without plantar ulceration.

Keywords: hemorheology, diabetes, foot ulcer

DOI: 10.3233/CH-1995-15109

Journal: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 73-80, 1995