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Rheopheresis: A narrative review
- Source :
- International Journal of Artificial Organs; May 2022, Vol. 45 Issue: 5 p445-454, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: Rheopheresis is an extracorporal selective double-filtration procedure with an initial separation of plasma from the whole blood and a further filtration of the plasma through a second filter in order to eliminate a certain number of high molecular weight proteins such LDL, Lp(a), fibrinogen, α2-macroglobulin, Factor von Willebrand, and IgM Immunoglobulin.Methods: In this narrative review we discuss the available data on the effects of Rheopheresis in various clinical conditions.Results: Rheopheresis is considerd to exert a rapid effect on clinical conditions associated with seriously affected microcirculation and rheologic parameters such as, the dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHS), peripheral artery disease (PAD), calciphylaxis, systemic sclerosis and diabetic foot.Conclusions: Rheopheresis is a promising technique for conditions associated with affected microcirculatory rheologic parameters
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03913988 and 17246040
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Artificial Organs
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs59579506
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03913988221086597