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[The microcirculatory changes in leukocytosis].

K P Ivanov, Iu I Levkovich, S V Moskovskaia

    Fiziologicheskii Zhurnal SSSR Imeni I. M. Sechenova
    |June 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Moderate leucocytosis, an increase in white blood cells, slows blood flow in rat brain capillaries. This is likely caused by white blood cells temporarily blocking the capillary lumen.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Hematology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Leucocytosis, an elevated white blood cell count, can impact microcirculation.
    • Understanding its effects on cerebral blood flow is crucial for neurological health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of moderate leucocytosis on cerebral blood flow dynamics in rats.
    • To elucidate the mechanism by which leucocytes affect capillary blood flow.

    Main Methods:

    • Induction of moderate leucocytosis in a rat model.
    • In vivo observation of blood flow in rat brain capillaries.
    • Analysis of blood flow velocity and character.

    Main Results:

    • Moderate leucocytosis was observed to decelerate blood flow in rat brain capillaries.
    • The character of blood flow was altered.
    • Temporal obturation (blockage) of the capillary lumen by leucocytes was identified as the likely cause.

    Conclusions:

    • Leucocytosis can significantly impair cerebral microcirculation.
    • White blood cells can temporarily obstruct capillaries, affecting blood flow.
    • These findings highlight a potential mechanism for neurological complications associated with leucocytosis.

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