BACKGROUND: Generalized restricted blood flow is hallmark of CHF of any etiology, but the
extent of microcirculation restriction and the role of intrinsic blood properties in heart failure …

In clinical situations associated with disturbed blood flow, the primary focus is usually on
improving cardiovascular performance. However, during recent decades, both basic science …

Objectives. Several beneficial effects of resveratrol have already been published. This study
evaluated the effect of resveratrol on the hemorheological parameters in patients with heart …

BACKGROUND: Ischemic heart disease is a pathological chronic and acute condition,
which is provoked by insufficient blood supply or its complete cessation. To reduce the …

To elucidate the pathophysiologic role of cutaneous microcirculation in congestive heart
failure, finger cutaneous microcirculation was analyzed in 17 patients with acute heart failure …

The evolution of rheological properties of erythrocytes and geometrical parameters of left
ventricle during therapies aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has been …

The fluidity of blood in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) is impaired. Earlier
studies revealed an increased plasma viscosity, intensified red cell aggregation (RCA) and …

Background Exertional periodic breathing (EPB) or anemia is associated with an adverse
prognosis in advanced heart failure (HF). The disturbed rheological properties of …

Aim: The role of elevated whole blood viscosity (WBV) in the pathogenesis of
atherosclerosis is well known. We sought to investigate the gender differences in the …

The relationship between erythrocyte deformability and aggregability with left ventricular
mass index has been examined in patients diagnosed with at least one cardiovascular risk …