[Thrombocyte and erythrocyte aggregation in congestive circulatory insufficiency].

In 58 patients with Stage II-III congestive circulatory insufficiency photometric techniques permitted to reveal an increased aggregation of platelets and erythrocytes. The increased erythrocytes aggregation in congestive circulatory insufficiency correlated with an increased sodium content in the erythrocytes (r = +0,82) and total body content of water (r = +0,62). The mechanisms of increased platelets and erythrocytes aggregation are discussed, as well as their role in microcirculation disorders observed in circulatory insufficiency.