Abstract |
A wide variety of treatments is now available for arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) patients, not very successful in some cases. Low-density lipoprotein ( LDL) apheresis using an extracorporeal adsorption column containing dextran sulfate cellulose beads was applied to control lipid levels intensively in ASO patients with accompanying drug-resistant hyperlipidemia. A series of the apheresis procedures had a remarkable impact on clinical symptoms and physiological findings with improvement in intermittent claudication observed in more than 80% of the patients. Improvements in plethysmogram and thermogram readings suggested an increased circulation in lower extremities in more than 80% of patients. In addition, the treatment improved blood rheology, as evidenced by a reduction in blood viscosity. In a follow-up study made by sending a questionnaire to previously treated patients it was revealed that improvements in clinical symptoms were well maintained even after cessation of the treatment. In conclusion, LDL apheresis proved to be a useful therapeutic tool in ASO patients having elevated lipid levels.
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Authors | Y Sato, T Agishi |
Journal | Artificial organs
(Artif Organs)
Vol. 20
Issue 4
Pg. 324-7
(Apr 1996)
ISSN: 0160-564X [Print] United States |
PMID | 9139617
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Cholesterol, LDL
- Cellulose
- Dextran Sulfate
- Cholesterol
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Topics |
- Adsorption
- Aged
- Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
(therapy)
- Cellulose
(chemistry, metabolism)
- Cholesterol
(blood, isolation & purification)
- Cholesterol, LDL
(blood, isolation & purification)
- Dextran Sulfate
(chemistry, metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II
(therapy)
- Male
- Plasmapheresis
(adverse effects, standards)
- Plethysmography
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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