Influence of Noise on Blood Coagulation

Summary

A study conducted in rats exposed to a continuous noise of 110 decibels over a period of 3 weeks revealed development of significantly prolonged bleeding time, higher plasma fibrinogen content, and progressively shorter activated partial thromboplastin time in test animals. These changes suggest a coagulopathy induced by noise stress.

Key Words

Noise - Pollution - Blood coagulopathy

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