Blood viscosity – The unifying cardiovascular disease risk biomarker

Microvascular Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Erik Finlayson
DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2026.104904
Cited by: 2
References: 47

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Blood properties and coagulation Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
Microvascular Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
164
Pages
104904–104904
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN