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[Changes in the hemostatic system in patients with ischemic heart disease after isovolemic hemodilution]

Kardiologiia
|September 1, 1985
PubMed

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Isovolumic hemodilution effectively manages hemostatic disorders in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with increased blood viscosity. This intervention normalized hemostasis and improved clinical outcomes in a significant portion of cases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology

Context:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) is often associated with hemostatic abnormalities and increased blood viscosity.
  • Understanding these hemostatic changes is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose:

  • To determine indications for isovolumic hemodilution in coronary patients.
  • To correlate hemostatic parameters with clinical and diagnostic findings in CHD.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of isovolumic hemodilution in managing hemostatic disorders.

Summary:

  • A study involving 41 coronary patients compared hemostatic parameters (fibrinogen, soluble fibrin, fibrin decomposition products, platelet aggregation, thromboelastograms) with clinical, coronarographic, and bicycle-ergometric findings.
  • Increased blood viscosity syndrome was identified in 63% of patients.
  • Isovolumic hemodilution was administered to 17 patients, demonstrating effectiveness in controlling hemostatic disorders and leading to clinical improvement in some cases.

Impact:

  • Isovolumic hemodilution is a valuable therapeutic option for coronary patients with specific hemostatic derangements.
  • Normalization of hemostasis through hemodilution can contribute to improved clinical status in CHD patients.
  • This study provides evidence for the clinical utility of isovolumic hemodilution in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

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