Thromb Haemost 2004; 92(01): 225-226
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613650
Letters to the Editor
Schattauer GmbH

Comparison of two whole blood viscometers: implications for cardiovascular and thrombosis research

Robert S. Rosenson
1   Lipoprotein and Hemorheology Research Facility, Departments of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
,
David Wolff
1   Lipoprotein and Hemorheology Research Facility, Departments of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
› Author Affiliations
Financial support: Funding was provided by Rheologics, Inc., Exton, PA.
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Publication History

Received 21 November 2003

Accepted after resubmission 20 April 2004

Publication Date:
15 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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