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Plasma viscosity in the elderly.

P F Roe, J Harkness

    Gerontologia Clinica
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Plasma viscosity measurements in elderly individuals show differentiation based on disease severity, but with overlap. While generally lower than in younger adults, normal elderly values are slightly higher, warranting further study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Plasma viscosity is a key indicator of disease.
    • Standardized measurement techniques are crucial for clinical interpretation.
    • Understanding age-related changes in plasma viscosity is important for geriatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To measure plasma viscosity in an unselected elderly population.
    • To correlate plasma viscosity with clinical disease severity in the elderly.
    • To compare plasma viscosity in elderly versus younger subjects.

    Main Methods:

    • Standardized plasma viscosity measurement technique.
    • Grouping results by clinical disease severity.
    • Comparison of elderly and younger subject data.

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    Main Results:

    • Plasma viscosity showed statistical differentiation between disease severity groups, but with significant overlap.
    • Repeated measurements demonstrated only fair correlation with individual patient illness progression.
    • Plasma viscosity values were generally lower in elderly subjects compared to younger subjects with similar disease severity.
    • Normal plasma viscosity values were slightly higher in the elderly population.

    Conclusions:

    • Plasma viscosity estimation offers some differentiation of disease severity in the elderly.
    • The clinical utility of plasma viscosity in the elderly requires further investigation due to observed variations.
    • Additional research is needed to clarify anomalous results and establish precise clinical value in geriatric patients.