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Changes of haemorheological parameters when using plasma exchange, selective adsorption and membrane differential
R A Widder1, R Brunner, H Borberg
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Germany.
Transfusion Science
|November 3, 1996
Summary
Conventional haemorheotherapy can be enhanced by extracorporeal therapies beyond hyperviscosity. Membrane differential filtration offers an economical and feasible approach to improve blood flow properties and patient health.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Conventional haemorheotherapy includes lifestyle changes, drug therapy, and haemodilution.
- Extracorporeal therapy is typically reserved for hyperviscosity syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of various extracorporeal therapies for a wider range of viscosity-related syndromes.
- To evaluate the efficacy of plasma exchange, selective adsorption, and membrane differential filtration in improving haemorheology and clinical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Investigated plasma exchange, selective adsorption, and membrane differential filtration techniques.
- Assessed the impact of these therapies on haemorheological parameters and clinical conditions.
Main Results:
- Plasma exchange, selective adsorption, and membrane differential filtration demonstrated potential for improving haemorheology.
- These methods also showed promise in enhancing clinical conditions.
Conclusions:
- Extracorporeal therapies, particularly membrane differential filtration, can be beneficial for viscosity-related syndromes.
- Membrane differential filtration is favored due to its economic viability and feasibility compared to other separation techniques.