Abstract
In 18 subjects hospitalized for acute stroke were investigated the effects of 500 ml of glycerol infusion given daily for 3 days on hemorheological parameters. Whole blood and plasma viscosities were slightly but significantly reduced; peak effect occurred 2 hrs and 6 hrs respectively from the end of drug infusion; the same results were obtained after each administration. No changes were found on red cells filterability.
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