Effects of work place carbon monoxide exposure on blood viscosity
Neslihan, D; Nurten, S
HERO ID
384508
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2010
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 384508 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2010 |
| Title | Effects of work place carbon monoxide exposure on blood viscosity |
| Authors | Neslihan, D; Nurten, S |
| Journal | Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 49-53 |
| Abstract | Both blood viscosity and carbon monoxide (CO) has been associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In order to investigate the effects of chronic low-level CO exposure on the determinants of blood viscosity (hematocrit, plasma viscosity, erythrocyte deformability, and erythrocyte aggregation), 10 men exposed to CO at work for at least 6 months and 10 healthy controls were included in the study. Plasma viscosity was determined by a cone-plate viscometer, erythrocyte deformability and erythrocyte aggregation by laser-assisted optical rotational cell analyzer. Mean plasma viscosity of the group exposed to CO (1.4 +/- 0.1 mPa.sn) was significantly higher than that of the controls (1.2 +/- 0.06 mPa.sn) (p < .05). Plasma fibrinogen level of the CO group (275 +/- 11 mg/dL) was slightly higher than that of the controls (263 +/- 14 mg/dL). The rise in plasma viscosity by chronic low-level CO exposure may be the mechanism of CO-induced increase in the risk for CVDs. |
| Doi | 10.1080/19338240903392640 |
| Pmid | 20147004 |
| Wosid | WOS:000275212800009 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science 000275212800009 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | carbon monoxide; erythrocyte aggregation; erythrocyte deformabiliy; hemorheology; plasma viscosity |
| Is Qa | No |