Erythrocyte as a link between basic and clinical research

Clin Hemorheol Microcirc. 2011;49(1-4):463-72. doi: 10.3233/CH-2011-1496.

Abstract

We review the major hemorheological experimental studies that show the erythrocyte aggregation as a link between basic and clinical research. The results of the clinical cross-sectional and longitudinal studies presented here will highlight the possible association between erythrocyte aggregation and plasma fibrinogen. Basic studies conducted in vitro are also mentioned as for its relevance in answering questions raised in clinical settings, as well as and in understanding the underlying influent factors in the erythrocyte tendency to aggregate and disaggregate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / blood
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Erythrocyte Aggregation* / drug effects
  • Female
  • Fibrinogen / analysis
  • Fibrinogen / pharmacology
  • Glaucoma / blood
  • Hematology*
  • Humans
  • Hypercholesterolemia / blood
  • Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced / blood
  • Kidney Diseases / blood
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Multicenter Studies as Topic
  • Nitric Oxide / blood
  • Pregnancy
  • Research*

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide
  • Fibrinogen