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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Main Authors: Elif Ijlal Cekirdekci, Baris Bugan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255120300743