A Novel Device for Testing Blood Viscosity (IMAGE)

University of Connecticut

A Novel Device for Testing Blood Viscosity

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UConn engineering researchers George Lykotrafitis, left, and graduate student Kostyantyn Partola have developed a device to test an important indicator of heart health that is often ignored - blood viscosity. Here they are demonstrating the device, known as a whole blood rheometer.

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(Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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