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that there is a direct and significant correlation with plasma viscosity and CVD. Furthermore, its use as a risk factor and likely outcome of these disorders is also demonstrated and indeed has been quantified. Given the prevalence and impact of CVD it could be worth considering a regular periodic screening programme involving PV for individuals aged 55 and over or those with a family history of CVD or the presence of other risk factors. It has been shown that plasma viscosity has a significant role in the monitoring and early detection of CVD so its use in conjunction with other risk factors such as age, family history, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia is justified in such a programme. It may also be worth considering possible future work involving the plasma viscosity/serum viscosity ratio or other similar relationship to ascertain if further clinical information can be obtained. Similarly, the relationship between plasma viscosity or serum viscosity and lipidaemia could be further explored mathematically. The future exploration of the association between plasma, serum and blood viscosities and CVD is potentially enormous, while exploiting the findings of work previously published. Such long-term studies as the Scottish Heart Health Extended Cohort Study provide up-to-date and invaluable progressive information.
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David Manuel, BSc (Hons) Health Science, SP & IP (Prescribing), PGCert (Advanced Practice).
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