Whole blood viscosity in microvascular angina and coronary artery disease: Significance and utility
Introduction and Objectives: Whole blood viscosity (WBV) is the intrinsic resistance of blood flow in vessels, and when elevated induces endothelial shear stress and endothelial inflammation and can accelerate the atherosclerotic process. This study aims to compare WBV levels in patients with microv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255120300743 |