Hematocrit

"Hematocrit" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value.

Descriptor ID	D006400
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.225.625.400 E05.200.625.400 G09.188.370.374
Concept/Terms	Hematocrit Hematocrit Hematocrits Packed Red-Cell Volume Packed Red Cell Volume Packed Red-Cell Volumes Red-Cell Volume, Packed Red-Cell Volumes, Packed Volume, Packed Red-Cell Volumes, Packed Red-Cell Erythrocyte Volume, Packed Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed Packed Erythrocyte Volume Packed Erythrocyte Volumes Volume, Packed Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed Erythrocyte

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Hematocrit".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Clinical Laboratory Techniques [E01.370.225]
Hematologic Tests [E01.370.225.625]
Hematocrit [E01.370.225.625.400]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Clinical Laboratory Techniques [E05.200]
Hematologic Tests [E05.200.625]
Hematocrit [E05.200.625.400]
Biological Sciences [G]
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena [G09]
Blood Physiological Phenomena [G09.188]
Hemorheology [G09.188.370]
Hematocrit [G09.188.370.374]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Hematocrit".

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Bar chart showing 26 publications over 17 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2010

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	1	1	2
1999	0	1	1
2001	0	2	2
2004	0	1	1
2005	1	1	2
2006	0	1	1
2007	1	0	1
2008	0	1	1
2009	0	1	1
2010	1	3	4
2011	0	2	2
2013	1	0	1
2014	0	1	1
2015	2	0	2
2017	0	2	2
2018	0	1	1
2021	0	1	1

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Chalhoub JM, Umar J, Groudan K, Hamadeh N, Desilets DJ, Greeff Y. Endoscopic band ligation compared to thermal therapy for gastric antral vascular ectasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. United European Gastroenterol J. 2021 03; 9(2):150-158.

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Anastasio HB, Campbell LE, Buermeyer A, Saccone G, Moreno S, Cruz Y, Berghella V, Schoen C, Roman A. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Administration and Postpartum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 12; 132(6):1471-1476.

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Rotker KL, Alavian M, Nelson B, Baird GL, Miner MM, Sigman M, Hwang K. Association of subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy with developing secondary polycythemia. Asian J Androl. 2018 Mar-Apr; 20(2):195-199.

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Gultawatvichai P, Tavares MF, DiQuattro PJ, Cheves TC, Sweeney JD. Hemolysis in In-Date RBC Concentrates. Am J Clin Pathol. 2017 Dec 20; 149(1):35-41.

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Bodewes TCF, Pothof AB, Darling JD, Deery SE, Jones DW, Soden PA, Moll FL, Schermerhorn ML. Preoperative anemia associated with adverse outcomes after infrainguinal bypass surgery in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. J Vasc Surg. 2017 12; 66(6):1775-1785.e2.

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Steffen K, Doctor A, Hoerr J, Gill J, Markham C, Brown SM, Cohen D, Hansen R, Kryzer E, Richards J, Small S, Valentine S, York JL, Proctor EK, Spinella PC. Controlling Phlebotomy Volume Diminishes PICU Transfusion: Implementation Processes and Impact. Pediatrics. 2017 Aug; 140(2).

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Nam HS, Scalzo F, Leng X, Ip HL, Lee HS, Fan F, Chen X, Soo Y, Miao Z, Liu L, Feldmann E, Leung T, Wong KS, Liebeskind DS. Hemodynamic Impact of Systolic Blood Pressure and Hematocrit Calculated by Computational Fluid Dynamics in Patients with Intracranial Atherosclerosis. J Neuroimaging. 2016 05; 26(3):331-8.

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Schneditz D, Ribitsch W, Schilcher G, Uhlmann M, Chait Y, Stadlbauer V. Concordance of absolute and relative plasma volume changes and stability of Fcells in routine hemodialysis. Hemodial Int. 2016 Jan; 20(1):120-8.

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Pasha SF, Acosta R, Chandrasekhara V, Chathadi KV, Eloubeidi MA, Fanelli R, Faulx AL, Fonkalsrud L, Khashab MA, Lightdale JR, Muthusamy VR, Saltzman JR, Shaukat A, Wang A, Cash B. Routine laboratory testing before endoscopic procedures. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Jul; 80(1):28-33.

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Kakouros N, Kickler TS, Laws KM, Rade JJ. Hematocrit alters VerifyNow P2Y12 assay results independently of intrinsic platelet reactivity and clopidogrel responsiveness. J Thromb Haemost. 2013 Oct; 11(10):1814-22.

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