[Modification of blood flow properties by physical stimuli].
The pharmacological modification of blood rheology is an accepted means of therapy for circulatory diseases. In the search for modes of physical treatment which induce similar rheological changes, various physical stimuli were tested under differing experimental conditions. Some show no rheological effects; others induce negative, or in some cases positive rheological changes. At present it seems premature to draw clinical conclusions from most of these observations. As regards regular physical training, however, the emerging picture is clearer. Training seems to enhance blood flow in ischaemic diseases partly due to its positive effects on blood rheology.
Abteilung Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
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D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity / Q000502:physiology*; D001809:Blood Viscosity / Q000502:physiology*; D006294:Health Resorts; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*
Modifikation der Blutfliesseigenschaften durch physikalische Reize.