Rheological influences on thrombosis.
Blood flow plays important roles in the localization and morphology of thrombosis within the circulation. Blood flow properties (rheological variables) are associated with thrombotic risk factors and thrombotic risk; conversely their modification may reduce thrombotic risk.
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University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK.
D000818:Animals; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D018056:Hemorheology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*