Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Blood Platelets / chemistry
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Blood Platelets / cytology
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Blood Platelets / physiology
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Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism
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Endothelium, Vascular / physiology
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Erythrocytes / chemistry
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Erythrocytes / cytology
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Erythrocytes / physiology
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Hemodynamics / physiology
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Hemorheology*
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Humans
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Risk Factors
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Thrombosis / blood
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Thrombosis / etiology*