
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.
Male, Time Factors, Adolescent, Homozygote, Cholesterol, LDL, Punctures, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II, Cholesterol, Treatment Outcome, Blood Component Removal, Humans, Apolipoproteins B, Lipoprotein(a)
Male, Time Factors, Adolescent, Homozygote, Cholesterol, LDL, Punctures, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II, Cholesterol, Treatment Outcome, Blood Component Removal, Humans, Apolipoproteins B, Lipoprotein(a)
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