Hemorheological changes in microcirculation: their mechanism and measurement technique

Blood fluidity in the capillaries is affected significantly in diseases such as cardiac and brain infarcts, diabetic gangrene and many others. In view of the importance of physiology and pathology of capillary circulation, the hemorheological characteristics of the capillary blood flow are discussed in this article. Also, a new diagnosing technique for blood fluidity disorders is proposed. A computerized system for image analysis and determining blood rheological disorders for clinical and experimental use has also been discussed.