Perspectives

Perspectives are original articles from contributing writers concerning the role of hemodynamics in cardiovascular health. These articles contain short reviews of a variety of health topics viewed through the lens of hemodynamics and hemorheology. These viewpoints are supported by a collection of peer-reviewed literature which, historically, has been largely unnoticed.

Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes: Carotid IMT Scanning

Last year, 64% of women and 50% of men who died suddenly of a heart attack…

Elevated Blood Viscosity Strongly Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

Research published in the International Journal of Cardiology demonstrates a strong relationship between elevated blood viscosity…

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the overall leading cause of death in women. More women die from…

Venous Thromboembolism and Blood Rheology

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops and adheres within deep veins, typically…

Lipid Distribution and Blood Viscosity

The roles of lipoproteins in atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are often oversimplified. Total cholesterol…