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Plasma Exchange

Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions.
Also Known As:
Exchange, Plasma; Exchanges, Plasma; Plasma Exchanges
Networked: 4650 relevant articles (679 outcomes, 377 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. George, James N: 27 articles (01/2019 - 03/2003)
2. Winters, Jeffrey L: 19 articles (12/2022 - 02/2009)
3. Matsumoto, Masanori: 18 articles (08/2022 - 05/2002)
4. Guillevin, Loïc: 16 articles (10/2022 - 02/2002)
5. Coppo, Paul: 16 articles (01/2020 - 10/2002)
6. Pham, Huy P: 15 articles (06/2021 - 12/2011)
7. Marson, Piero: 13 articles (02/2022 - 01/2007)
8. Vesely, Sara K: 13 articles (12/2014 - 03/2003)
9. De Silvestro, Giustina: 12 articles (02/2022 - 01/2007)
10. Nakae, Hajime: 12 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)

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1. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
2. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
3. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
4. Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia)
5. Myasthenia Gravis

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1. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)
2. thiamine triphosphorate (TTP)
3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
4. Steroids
5. Rituximab (Mabthera)
6. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
7. Methylprednisolone
8. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)
9. Glucocorticoids
10. Antibodies

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasmapheresis
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Blood Component Removal (Apheresis)
5. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)