What is HES Used For? Understanding Hydroxyethyl Starch and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
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Initially developed between 1944 and 1962, Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) was once used for treating low blood volume, but its clinical applications are now heavily restricted in many regions due to serious adverse effects. This article clarifies the distinction between Hydroxyethyl starch and another medical condition, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, also abbreviated as HES.