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Blood viscosity – The unifying cardiovascular disease risk biomarker

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Blood viscosity is associated with all know cardiovascular risk factors. • The treatment of all known cardiovascular risk factors also decreases blood viscosity. • The measurement of blood viscosity may help to guide the treatment of cardiovascular disease risk.

Source: Microvascular Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2026.104904

Author: Erik Finlayson

Institutions: Mission Heritage Medical Group, Mission Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Blood properties and coagulation

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,340