Apheresis

A state-of-the-art review of the applications of apheresis in treating neurologic, haematologic and nephrologic disorders. The book deals with the basic science, pathophysiology and role of plasma exchange in treating disease, as well as the various methods and complications of plasma exchange.

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"Apheresis" provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the applications of apheresis in treating neurologic, hematologic, hepatic and nephrologic disorders. The book deals with the basic science, pathophysiology and role of plasma exchange in treating such disorders as: collagen vascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, demyelating neurologic diseases, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, glomerulohephritis, myeloma renal failure, vasculitis, fulminant hepatitis, thrombotic angiopathies and acute hepatic failure. The text addresses the various methods and possible complications of plasma exchange and stem cell collection. It offers full coverage of platelet allo-immunization and bone marrow transplantation. The book also explains the specific requirements involved in pediatric apheresis and donor recruitment.