Use of terahertz electromagnetic radiation for correction of blood rheology parameters in patients with unstable angina under conditions of treatment with isoket, an NO donor.

{
  "study_type": "in_vitro",
  "exposure": {
    "band": "terahertz",
    "source": "other",
    "frequency_mhz": null,
    "sar_wkg": null,
    "duration": null
  },
  "population": "Patients with unstable angina (blood studied in vitro) treated with isoket (NO donor)",
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "blood rheology",
    "blood viscosity",
    "erythrocyte deformability"
  ],
  "main_findings": "In vitro terahertz electromagnetic radiation at emission/absorption frequencies of the NO molecular spectrum was studied for effects on blood rheology in patients with unstable angina treated with isoket. Irradiated isoket was reported to produce a better normalizing effect on blood viscosity and erythrocyte deformability.",
  "effect_direction": "benefit",
  "limitations": [
    "In vitro study (clinical outcomes not assessed)",
    "Sample size not reported in abstract",
    "Exposure parameters (exact frequency, dose/SAR, duration) not reported"
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "very_low",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "terahertz",
    "electromagnetic radiation",
    "NO molecular spectrum",
    "nitric oxide",
    "isoket",
    "NO donor",
    "blood rheology",
    "blood viscosity",
    "erythrocyte deformability",
    "unstable angina",
    "in vitro"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": []
}