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Role of red blood cell flow behavior in hemodynamics and hemostasis

2007; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 5; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1586/14779072.5.4.743

1744-8344

Gregory Barshtein, Ronen Ben‐Ami, Saul Yedgar,

Blood groups and transfusion

The primary role of red blood cells (RBCs) is to transport oxygen to the tissues, which is performed predominantly in the blood capillaries. However, RBCs have unique flow-affecting properties that play a key role in blood flow in all blood vessel types and sizes. While RBCs as oxygen carriers have been studied extensively, their hemodynamic function has been examined less comprehensively. This review aims to bridge this gap, focusing on the role of RBC flow properties in hemodynamics, hemostasis and thrombosis.