The evolution of the meaning of blood hyperviscosity in cardiovascular physiopathology: Should we reinterpret Poiseuille?
Key result
Blood viscosity plays an important role in determining blood flow in cardiovascular pathophysiology, challenging the traditional theories of Poiseuille.
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Review
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Implication
May prompt viscosity assessment in CV flow models; leaves open prospective validation beyond Poiseuille assumptions.
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Population
Cardiovascular pathophysiology
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Blood viscosity
Discusses the historical evolution of the understanding of blood hyperviscosity in cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Cite This Study
Forconi et al. (2009) conducted a review in Cardiovascular pathophysiology. Blood viscosity was evaluated. Blood viscosity plays an important role in determining blood flow in cardiovascular pathophysiology, challenging the traditional theories of Poiseuille.