Why the study?
Is whole blood viscosity elevated in patients with recent cerebral infarction compared to age-matched controls?
Population
50 patients with recent cerebral infarction of the carotid system
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Supports viscosity assessment in stroke workup; leaves open whether modulation improves outcomes in trials.
Is whole blood viscosity elevated in patients with recent cerebral infarction compared to age-matched controls?
Patients with recent cerebral infarction exhibit significantly elevated whole blood viscosity, particularly at low shear rates, despite normal hematocrit levels.
Ott et al. (1974) studied this question.
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