Aspects of studies of erythrocytes using phase-contrast microscopy during chronic heart disease
The paper considers results of phase-contrast microscopy of blood samples drawn from patients suffering from chronic heart disease. It proves that risk of vascular catastrophes increases with serious changes of erythrocytes’ form caused by progressive hypoxia and intensification of free radical oxidation of lipids. The authors recommend applying microscopy of blood films to make screening studies of risk factors for acute vascular disorders diagnosed in patients with chronic heart disease.