[Hemorheological profiles in patients with arterial hypertension and bronchial asthma]

Vestn Ross Akad Med Nauk. 1997:(8):19-22.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Hemorheological parameters were studied in patients with essential hypertension (men and women) and those with bronchial asthma. The rheological findings were established as a hemorheological profile. The latter is a set of macro- and microrheological parameters under various pathological conditions. The data show that blood viscosity was increased and correlate with blood pressure in hypertensive patients. There were more significant changes in the male populations of the two groups. The main cause of decreased blood fluidity and oxygen transport efficiency under these conditions is associated with hemoconcentration, elevated plasma levels of protein and increased plasma viscosity. The findings suggest that with the concept of a hemorheological profile one can correct rheological disturbances under various clinical conditions.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / blood*
  • Blood Viscosity / physiology*
  • Female
  • Hemorheology*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / blood*
  • Male