Relative contributions of macrovascular and microvascular dysfunction to disease severity in falciparum malaria.
BACKGROUND: Sequestration of parasitized erythrocytes in the microcirculation is considered the central pathophysiological process in severe falciparum malaria. Hypovolemia with reduced oxygen delivery and microvascular obstruction have different implications for patient management; however, their r...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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