Haemorheological changes in mixed cryoglobulinaemia during apheresis treatment. 1996

G E Russo, and M S Caramiello, and E Vitaliano, and C M De Marco, and M Pennacchia, and S Giusti, and F Vannini, and L Mannini, and G Avanzi
Plasmapheresis and Dialysis Unit, Institute of 1 Clinical Medica, University of Rome, La Sanienza, Italy.

Thirty-four patients affected by mixed cryoglobulinaemia have been submitted to treatment by apheresis (plasma exchange or double cascade filtration). The authors have monitored clinical, laboratory and, above all, haemorheological changes following therapy. The final results have shown mainly a reduction of plasma viscosity and consequently an improvement of the haemorheology of the affected organs. In conclusion, apheresis may be considered a successful therapy in patients with severe renal or neurological diseases due to mixed cryoglobulinaemia.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010956 Plasmapheresis Procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor. Plasmapheresis is also employed for therapeutic use. Double Filtration Plasmapheresis,Therapeutic Immunoadsorption,Therapeutic Plasma Adsorption,Therapeutic Plasmapheresis,Adsorption, Therapeutic Plasma,Adsorptions, Therapeutic Plasma,Double Filtration Plasmaphereses,Filtration Plasmapheresis, Double,Immunoadsorption, Therapeutic,Plasma Adsorption, Therapeutic,Plasmaphereses,Plasmapheresis, Double Filtration,Plasmapheresis, Therapeutic,Therapeutic Immunoadsorptions,Therapeutic Plasma Adsorptions,Therapeutic Plasmaphereses
D001809 Blood Viscosity The internal resistance of the BLOOD to shear forces. The in vitro measure of whole blood viscosity is of limited clinical utility because it bears little relationship to the actual viscosity within the circulation, but an increase in the viscosity of circulating blood can contribute to morbidity in patients suffering from disorders such as SICKLE CELL ANEMIA and POLYCYTHEMIA. Blood Viscosities,Viscosities, Blood,Viscosity, Blood
D003449 Cryoglobulinemia A condition characterized by the presence of abnormal quantities of CRYOGLOBULINS in the blood. Upon cold exposure, these abnormal proteins precipitate into the microvasculature leading to restricted blood flow in the exposed areas. Cryoglobulinemias
D006400 Hematocrit The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value. Erythrocyte Volume, Packed,Packed Red-Cell Volume,Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed,Hematocrits,Packed Erythrocyte Volume,Packed Erythrocyte Volumes,Packed Red Cell Volume,Packed Red-Cell Volumes,Red-Cell Volume, Packed,Red-Cell Volumes, Packed,Volume, Packed Erythrocyte,Volume, Packed Red-Cell,Volumes, Packed Erythrocyte,Volumes, Packed Red-Cell
D006440 Hemofiltration Extracorporeal ULTRAFILTRATION technique without HEMODIALYSIS for treatment of fluid overload and electrolyte disturbances affecting renal, cardiac, or pulmonary function. Arteriovenous Hemofiltration,Venovenous Hemofiltration,Arteriovenous Hemofiltrations,Hemofiltration, Arteriovenous,Hemofiltration, Venovenous,Hemofiltrations,Venovenous Hemofiltrations
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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