New Clues to Cardiovascular Disease: Erythrocyte Lifespan

Determination of erythrocyte lifespan is an important part of the diagnosis of hemolytic diseases. Recent studies have revealed alterations in erythrocyte lifespan among patients with various cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerotic coronary heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. This review summarizes the progress of research on erythrocyte lifespan in cardiovascular diseases.

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The determination of erythrocyte lifespan is crucial in diagnosing hemolytic diseases. Recent studies have found changes in erythrocyte lifespan in patients with various cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerotic coronary heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. This review provides an overview of the research progress on erythrocyte lifespan in cardiovascular diseases.