Mathematical model describing erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Implications for blood viscosity changes in traumatic shock and crush syndrome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a simple and inexpensive laboratory test, which is widespread in clinical practice, for assessing the inflammatory or acute response. This work addresses the theoretical and experimental in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-04-01
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Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/4/1/24 |