[Low density lipoprotein apheresis as adjuvant treatment for familial hypercholesterolaemia]
Atienza Merino G
Record ID 32011001317
Spanish
Authors' objectives:
To assess the effectiveness and safety of direct adsorption by haemoperfusion and immunoadsorption, as coadjuvant treatments for familial hypercholesterolaemia, and study their short-term effect on plasma lipoprotein levels and their long-term effect on the progress of cardiovascular disease.
Authors' recommendations:
When it comes to reducing LDL cholesterol levels, the comparative effectiveness of both techniques appears to be similar, though more information is available on the DALI system. Reports show a high percentage of clinical improvement and a reduction in the appearance of critical cardiovascular episodes in the long term. These techniques would thus seem to be safe, with no evidence of adverse effects in 95% of sessions.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.sergas.es/Docs/Avalia-t/CT2011-01-ldl-aferesis.pdf
Year Published:
2011
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Spain
MeSH Terms
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Lipoproteins, LDL
Contact
Organisation Name:
Scientific Advice Unit, avalia-t; The Galician Health Knowledge Agency (ACIS)
Contact Address:
Conselleria de Sanidade, Xunta de Galicia, San Lazaro s/n 15781 Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Tel: 34 981 541831; Fax: 34 981 542854;
Contact Name:
avalia-t@sergas.es
Contact Email:
avalia-t@sergas.es
Copyright:
Galician Agency for Health Technology Assessment (AVALIA-T)
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