erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate - the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation

ESR, sed rate, sedimentation rate

rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"

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In that article, the authors stated that there are strong, graded associations of RDW with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in adult outpatients.

Relation between red blood cell distribution width and inflammatory biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis

To enhance the predictive power of the FRS, they added measures of carotid plaque and intima-media thickness by carotid ultrasonography, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and cumulative glucocorticoid dose.

Framingham score underestimates risk in RA

To enhance the FRS predictive power, they added measures of carotid plaque and intima-media thickness by carotid ultrasonography, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and cumulative glucocorticoid dose.

Framingham risk score falls short in RA

Reference and Selected Procedure for the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Test; Approved Standard--Fourth Edition.

Sed-rate control

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was elevated; however, cardiac enzymes and cardiac troponins were within normal limits.

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TABLE Jaw claudication and thrombocytosis increase likelihood of temporal arteritis (2,3) SYMTOMS LR+ LR- SENSITIVITY AND SIGNS (95% CI) (95% CI) (95% Cl) Diplopia 2.0 (1.3-3.1) 1.0 (0.9-1.0) 0.09 (0.07-0.13) Headache 1.2 (1.0-1.4) 0.7 (0.6-1.0) 0.76 (0.72-0.79) Headache, temporal 1.5 (0.8-3.0) 0.8 (0.6-1.0) 0.52 (0.36-0.67) Jaw claudication 4.0 (2.4-0.8) 0.8 (0.7-0.9) 0.34 (0.29-0.41) Temporal artery 2.0 (1.4-3.0) 0.5 (0.4-0.8) 0.65 (0.54-0.74) abnormality, any TESTS ESR <50 0.6 (0.2-1.3) 1.6 (0.8-3.3) Not available ESR 50-100 1.1 (0.6-2.0) 1.0 (0.6-1.6) Not available ESR >100 2.5 (0.7-8.3) 0.8 (0.5-1.1) 0.39 (0.29-0.50) Platelets >375,000 6.0 (1.4-24) 0.6 (0.4-0.9) Not available LR, likelihood ratio; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CI, confidence interval.

Which clinical features and lab findings increase the likelihood of temporal arteritis?

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein level were 30 mm/hour (0-20 mm/hour) and 100 mg/L (0-5 mg/L), respectively.

Indigenous case of disseminated histoplasmosis, Taiwan

The white blood cell count is usually normal but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate is usually elevated.

Consult radiologist in work-up of limping child

This should include a CBC; an erythrocyte sedimentation rate; electrolytes, including calcium and phosphate; BUN and creatinine; liver enzymes and bilirubin; thyroid function studies, including TSH, T3, and T4; and a chest xray.

History and physical critical in secondary headache diagnosis

Laboratory investigations revealed that the complete blood count, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (4 mm/hr), and the angiotensin-converting enzyme level (54 IU/L) were normal.

Perineural invasion of the facial nerve by a cutaneous squamous cell cancer: a case report

* An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate greater than 10 mm/hr in males or greater than 20 mm/hr in females.

Pinpointing Bacterial Sinusitis

Method comparison of automated systems for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Am J Clin Pathol 1999;112:721-2.