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Thick blood, also known as hypercoagulability, is a condition where the blood is more viscous (thicker and stickier) than normal. The unusual increase in the thickness of blood is due to an abnormality in the clotting process. The thickened blood hinders the circulation of oxygen, nutrients, and hormones and prevents them from being transferred successfully to tissues and cells throughout the body. This may result in widespread nutritional and hormonal deficiencies as well as Hypoxia, a condition in which cells have a low level of oxygen.
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What does hyperviscosity mean?
blood that is too thick
Does 1.3 INR mean blood is too thick?
Having inr of 1.3 means blood is on the thinner side
What thick and sticky blood mean?
blood clots
How can blood be drawn in a phlebotomy if it is too thick as with iron overload?
I have never heard of that at all. If the blood is too thick to be drawn, you are probably dead because it can't circulate through the system. I am a nurse and have drawn gallons of blood and it's never been too thick. Maybe I misunderstood the question.
Which condition results in thick blood as a result of having too many red blood cells?
The condition that results in thick blood as a result of having too many red blood cells is polycythemia vera. This is a bone marrow disease that occurs more often in men, than in women.
What has the most important effect on blood velocity?
Blood viscosity is the most important efect on blood velocity. Viscosity meaning how thin or thick the blood is. Velocity meaning the flow of blood. If the blood is too thick it's velocity will be slow. If the blood is thin, the blood will flow faster.
What does it mean if blood is thick and black?
You should probably see a doctor.
Why does the heart have thick muscle?
Too pump blood around your body to keep you alive!
Your baby has thick blood?
what is thick blood in babies
Is there any difference if the prepared smear is too thick or too thin?
Thin smears of blood are needed to investigate hematological problems or disorders of the blood. It is also used to identify the parasite within the blood. Thick films enables the microscopist to screen the blood of a larger volume. They are more sensitive than the thin film.
Does 3.7 inr mean blood is too thick?
An INR of 3.7 means that the blood is thinner than usual, a normal person without taking any blood thinning medication such as warfarin theres would be less than 1.0 - meaning the blood is normal consistancy.
Do you want your blood to be thick or thin?
That is too vague. You want it to be a certain viscosity so it is neither too thick nor too thin. If this is critical, as it is for many people, you need to be tested monthly and possibly take warfarin to stabilise the viscosity.
