Evaluation of hemorheological risk factor profile in plasmacytoma patients

Clin Hemorheol Microcirc. 1999;20(1):11-9.

Abstract

The hemorheological parameters, plasma viscosity, hematocrit, erythrocyte aggregation and deformability of blood samples obtained from plasmacytoma patients are measured by capillary viscometer, microcentrifuge, Myrenne aggregometer, and filtrometer, respectively. These parameters are significantly altered in patients compared to those of normal subjects. The plasma viscosity and erythrocyte aggregation are increased, whereas erythrocyte deformability and hematocrit are decreased. Based on these parameters the hemorheological risk factor profiles are developed and by their overall risk factors, the patients with low and high risk factors are identified.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Viscosity / physiology
  • Erythrocyte Aggregation / physiology
  • Erythrocyte Deformability / physiology
  • Female
  • Hematocrit
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / blood*
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Hemorheology / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Biological
  • Plasmacytoma / blood*
  • Plasmacytoma / diagnosis
  • Plasmacytoma / epidemiology
  • Risk Factors