title: [The effect of plasmapheresis on the rheological properties of the blood in patients with thrombosis of the central retinal vein].
abstract: Central retinal vein occlusion is one of the most frequently encountered vascular affections of the retina. In spite of this its management is still a matter of debate. Histopathological findings have prompted us to conduct a study in patients presenting with central retinal vein occlusion (n = 63). Exposure to plasmapheresis as treatment of the above condition (1 to 3 sessions) resulted in a significant retardation of erythrocyte aggregation, decrease in fibrinogen concentration, and in the hematocrit value, and a prolongation of activated thromboplastin time. The results obtained suggest that plasmapheresis can be recommended for use in the treatment of central retinal vein occlusion.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Komashchuk
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Zhaboedov
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Karpovich
mesh_terms: D001809:Blood Viscosity; D004903:Erythrocyte Aggregation; D005340:Fibrinogen / Q000032:analysis; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000150:complications; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000097:blood* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D005340:Fibrinogen
vernacular_title: Vliianie plazmafereza na reologicheskie svoĭstva krovi u bol'nykh s trombozom tsentral'noĭ veny setchatki.