[Selective apheresis of low-density lipoproteins]

Medicina (Kaunas). 2006;42(6):499-503.
[Article in Lithuanian]

Abstract

The case of rare complicated homozygous hypercholesterolemia treated by a direct adsorption of lipoprotein apheresis procedure is presented in this article. In total eight sessions of direct adsorption of lipoprotein apheresis were performed on 14-year-old patient from June 2004 to January 2005. Blood flow rate was 30-50 ml/min. Central or ulnar veins were punctured. Lipids levels before and after lipid apheresis were measured during each session throughout the study period. The mean decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels was 34.3-52.6% compared to baseline, total cholesterol--26.4-49.1%, lipoprotein (a)--67.4 and 90.9%, apolipoprotein B--26.4 and 48.4%. No side effects and complications were observed. The last four sessions were performed in a day unit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Apolipoproteins B / blood
  • Blood Component Removal*
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood*
  • Homozygote
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / blood
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / genetics
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / therapy*
  • Lipoprotein(a) / blood
  • Male
  • Punctures
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins B
  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Cholesterol