Assignment of hemorheological instruments in the angiologic ambulance: first results and experiences

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Science
• Hematology
• Biophysics

Background:

• Chronic arterial disorders (CAD) are often associated with vascular changes like generalized sclerosing and restricted arterial diameters.
• These vascular changes can significantly impact blood flow dynamics and rheological properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and quantify the rheological alterations in the blood of patients diagnosed with chronic arterial disorders.
• To determine the prevalence of these rheological changes in a patient cohort with CAD.

Main Methods:

• Measurement of blood rheological parameters including yield shear stress (ESM), hematocrit level (IHA), plasma viscosity (CTPV), standardized erythrocyte aggregation index (MEA), and standardized erythrocyte rigidity index (SER).
• Analysis of data from over 80% of examined patients exhibiting rheological alterations.

Main Results:

• Rheological alterations were identified in more than 80% of patients with chronic arterial disorders.
• Specific parameters measured showed significant deviations from normal values, indicating widespread blood flow abnormalities.

Conclusions:

• Patients with chronic arterial disorders frequently present with significant blood rheology alterations.
• These findings underscore the importance of assessing hemorheology in the management of CAD.