The rapid lowering of haematocrit by exchange transfusion of Rheomacrodex dextran 40. Its use in polycythaemia, cor pulmonale and ischaemic disease.
D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D003911:Dextrans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011660:Pulmonary Heart Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*
D003911:Dextrans