LDL apheresis

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:PCSK9_inhibitors
statin therapy
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:duration 2-4 hours per session
gptkbp:effect reduces cardiovascular risk
gptkbp:frequency every 1-2 weeks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LDL apheresis
gptkbp:indication patients with high LDL unresponsive to medication
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:performedAt specialized medical centers
gptkbp:performedBy trained healthcare professionals
gptkbp:removes gptkb:low-density_lipoprotein_(LDL)
apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins
gptkbp:requires venous access
gptkbp:sideEffect bleeding
hypotension
allergic reactions
gptkbp:usedFor lowering LDL cholesterol
treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia
treatment of hyperlipidemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:familial_hypercholesterolemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6