… The wide variety of pathologic conditions that can be complicated by the occurrence of
the hyperviscosity syndrome share one common pathophysiologic feature. They all have …

… It is uncommon for hyperviscosity to occur with levels of the monoclonal immunoglobulin
below 4000 mg/dL, and it is our policy not to measure the viscosity level below these …

… Hyperviscosity, however, can be relieved by adequate plasmapheresis, and recognition
of the hyperviscosity syndrome is important for the institution of the proper therapy. …

… The latter 4 cellular causes of HVS are beyond the scope of this discussion. The purpose
of this paper is to discuss the … and treatment approaches using the Grade system (Table 1). …

… is the most common cause of hyperviscosity syndrome. Monoclonal hypergammaglobulinemia
resulting in hyperviscosity syndrome is … The reasons for elevated viscosity are increased …

… The main cause of the hyperviscosity syndrome is increased viscosity of the serum (as in …
The clinical manifestations of the hyperviscosity syn¬ drome are not proportional to …

… development of acute blood hyperviscosity. Classically, hyperviscosity presents with the …
the microcirculation causing hyperviscosity. (Courtesy of Thomas Repine, MD, El Paso, TX). …

… development of acute blood hyperviscosity. Classically, hyperviscosity presents with the …
the microcirculation causing hyperviscosity. (Courtesy of Thomas Repine, MD, El Paso, TX.) …

… Clinical Features The diagnosis of a hyperviscosity syndrome was made when the
accepted clinical features of this condition were associated with elevated blood viscosity …

… in the circulation. As a result, clinical manifestations of the hyperviscosity syndrome become
a … Pathogenic factors for the hyperviscosity are due both to increased plasma viscosity and to …