| Literature DB >> 4011126 |
I S Benarroch, M Brodsky, A Rubinstein, C Viggiano, E A Salama.
Abstract
This double-blind randomized trial was carried out on 37 patients with diabetic retinopathy and blood hyperviscosity. 19 patients received calcium dobesilate in capsules of 500 mg 3 times daily for 3 months and 18 patients took 3 placebo capsules daily during the same period. Calcium dobesilate was found to reduce whole-blood viscosity in a statistically significant manner which was accompanied by a diminution of the albumin/globulin ratio and a significant reduction of fibrinogen and cholesterol levels. A statistically significant diminution of capillary fragility was also observed in the calcium dobesilate-treated group. These results indicate that calcium dobesilate, by restoring the integrity of the microvessels, and by lowering blood viscosity, could act favorably on the evolution of diabetic retinopathy.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4011126 DOI: 10.1159/000265364
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmic Res ISSN: 0030-3747 Impact factor: 2.892