"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.
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
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.625.400 E05.200.625.400 G09.188.370.374
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| 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
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Hematocrit" by people in this website by year, and whether "Hematocrit" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hematocrit" by people in Profiles.
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Agnostic identification of plasma biomarkers for postpartum hemorrhage risk. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Feb; 232(2):220.e1-220.e18.
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Rusfertide, a Hepcidin Mimetic, for Control of Erythrocytosis in Polycythemia Vera. N Engl J Med. 2024 02 22; 390(8):723-735.
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Functional EPAS1/HIF2A missense variant is associated with hematocrit in Andean highlanders. Sci Adv. 2024 Feb 09; 10(6):eadj5661.
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Rises in Hematocrit Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Claims Database Analysis. J Urol. 2024 Feb; 211(2):285-293.
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Management of Erythrocytosis in Men Receiving Testosterone Therapy: Clinical Consultation Guide. Eur Urol Focus. 2023 01; 9(1):20-21.
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Low hematocrit reduces the efficiency of CD34+ cell collection when using the Spectra Optia continuous mononuclear cell collection procedure. Transfusion. 2022 05; 62(5):1065-1072.
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The Effect of Route of Testosterone on Changes in Hematocrit: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. J Urol. 2022 01; 207(1):44-51.
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Effects of a Novel Oral Testosterone Undecanoate on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Hypogonadal Men. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2021 11; 26(6):630-637.
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Correlation of Venous Oxygen Saturations from Noninvasive Hematocrit Monitoring Using Blood Gas Measured Oximetry in Chronic Pediatric Hemodialysis Patients. Blood Purif. 2020; 49(6):665-669.
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Anemia: A Matched Case-Control Study. J Neuroophthalmol. 2020 06; 40(2):163-168.