Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIAL AND METHODS:
LDL-C apheresis using a cascade filtration system was performed in 3 pediatric patientswith homozygous FH; in total, 120 apheresis sessions were performed. RESULTS: Cascade filtration therapy significantly reduced the mean LDL-C values from 418 ± 62 mg/dL to 145 ± 43 mg/dL (p= 0.011). We observed an acute mean reduction in the plasma level of total cholesterol (57.9%), LDL-C (70.8%),and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (40.7%). Treatments were well tolerated. The most frequent clinicaladverse effects were hypotension in 3 sessions (2.5%), chills (1.7%) in 2 sessions, and nausea/ vomiting in 3 sessions(2.5%). CONCLUSION: Our experience using the cascade filtration system with 3 patients included good clinical outcomes andlaboratory findings, safe usage, and minor adverse effects and technical problems. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None declared.
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Authors | Fatih Kardaş, Aysun Cetin, Musa Solmaz, Rüksan Büyükoğlan, Leylagül Kaynar, Mustafa Kendirci, Bülent Eser, Ali Unal |
Journal | Turkish journal of haematology : official journal of Turkish Society of Haematology
(Turk J Haematol)
Vol. 29
Issue 4
Pg. 334-41
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 1300-7777 [Print] Turkey |
PMID | 24385721
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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