Primary neurologic manifestations of hyperviscosity states
What are the primary neurologic manifestations of hyperviscosity states?
Hyperviscosity states are conditions in which red blood cells, white blood cells, or serum proteins are increased to a sufficient degree that impedance of blood flow and/or oxygen delivery results.
Neurologic manifestations include symptoms of either
- chronic or acute vertebrobasilar insufficiency (tinnitus, lightheadedness, and headache);
- paresthesias;
- problems with mentation,
- visual/auditory disturbances,
- seizures,
- stroke,
- stupor,
- coma
