Organization and technical problems of LDL-apheresis

The Authors consider problems related to technique and organization of LDL-Apheresis with respect to some particular aspects. They evaluate: a) Technical complexity of procedures both in devices to use and in staff preparation; b) Length of treatment which conditions the other fields of activity; c)...

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Published inInternational journal of artificial organs Vol. 16 Suppl 5; p. 165
Main Authors Scarpato, N, Falco, C, Nappi, G, Formisano, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1993
Subjects
Blood Component Removal - adverse effects
Blood Component Removal - methods
Child
Humans
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II - therapy
Lipoproteins, LDL
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Summary:The Authors consider problems related to technique and organization of LDL-Apheresis with respect to some particular aspects. They evaluate: a) Technical complexity of procedures both in devices to use and in staff preparation; b) Length of treatment which conditions the other fields of activity; c) Problems in management treatments periodicity; d) Usually high cost of this kind of procedures; e) Problems related to vascular accesses; f) Problems related to pediatric patients, both for their low weight and vascular accesses; g) Management of cardio-vascular complications; h) Difficulties in evaluation of regression of vascular lesions. Finally, it is particularly difficult the management of psychological aspects related to somatic symptoms of the disease and to the acceptance of treatment.
ISSN:0391-3988
DOI:10.1177/039139889301605s35