[Discrete plasmapheresis for coronary heart disease]

Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|October 14, 2014
PubMed

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Low-volume discrete plasmapheresis (PA) effectively improves abnormal homeostatic parameters in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients. This efficient therapeutic measure offers a pathogenetically sound approach to managing CHD, enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Therapeutic Apheresis
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) presents complex challenges in managing homeostatic dysregulation.
  • Current therapeutic strategies for CHD require continuous evaluation for enhanced efficacy.
  • Understanding the impact of apheresis on systemic homeostasis is crucial for treatment optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the rationale for using discrete plasmapheresis (PA) as an efficient therapeutic intervention for CHD.
  • To evaluate the expediency and effectiveness of low-volume PA within a comprehensive CHD treatment package.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 120 cycles of low-volume therapeutic PA, totaling 585 sessions, in 91 patients diagnosed with CHD.
  • Monitored key parameters including blood lipid composition, hemocoagulation, rheology, and endotoxicosis.
  • Assessed the impact of plasma volume removal on homeostatic markers.

Main Results:

  • Complete removal of circulating plasma volume per treatment cycle significantly improved abnormally elevated homeostatic parameters.
  • Key beneficial changes were observed in parameters related to lipid metabolism, coagulation, and systemic inflammation.
  • Crucially, levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, antithrombin III, and albumin remained stable, indicating targeted and safe plasma component management.

Conclusions:

  • Low-volume discrete PA is a pathogenetically justified and effective method for modulating homeostasis in patients with CHD.
  • This therapeutic approach offers a significant advancement in managing the complex pathophysiology of coronary heart disease.
  • The findings support the integration of low-volume PA into the therapeutic armamentarium for CHD.
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