PATHOLOGIES TO BE TREATED
Treatment of a number of disorders of the immune system, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythromatous, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Asthma, Chronic Allergies, Psoriasis, Rheumatism. Others: Cirrhosis, poisonings, Poisonings, Sepsis. Hyperlipidemias etc. Neurological diseases: disorders that affect the nervous system. Very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels that do not decrease with diet and medications. Areas such as in gynecology and obstetrics (Preeclampsia) and even in the prevention of premature aging. The goal with Plasmapheresis is to remove (withdraw) antibodies from the bloodstream and infuse a replacement solution, usually albumin (in some cases fresh frozen plasma), speeding the recovery of the GBS patient. It is more effective if its onset is within 7 days of the origin of the disease.
Objectives with performing this procedure
Plasmapheresis removes antibodies from the blood. Antibodies are proteins found in plasma that mistakenly attack your own body tissues by destroying neural structures (Guillain-Barré). In some cases plasmapheresis is used to remove toxins or metabolic substances from the blood.
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disease of the peripheral nervous system characterized by systemic weakness or tingling sensations. GBS is believed to be the result of an autoimmune response, either humoral or cell-mediated, to a viral infection or long-term drug administration. Plasmapheresis and IVIG are used to treat GBS. Plasmapheresis removes antibodies from the blood. Antibodies are proteins found in plasma that mistakenly attack your own body tissues, destroying neural structures
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that is believed to be caused by an autoimmune reaction. Dysfunction of the immune system damages cells and tissues, causing inflammation in various parts of the body, including the skin and joints. The wide range of SLE symptoms includes hair removal, cerebrovascular disorders, pneumonia, myocarditis, polyarthritis, kidney injury, and peripheral neuropathy. The possible etiology of the disease is related to the anti-double-stranded DNA antibody and the immune complex. Plasmapheresis to eliminate these factors is an established treatment for SLE.
Plasmaferesis and women’s health Among the etiological factors observed that give rise to diseases such as chromosomal pathologies, infectious diseases, neuroendocrine, anti-phospholipid syndrome – in Europe and Russia, therapeutic apheresis is very frequent as treatment and chosen therapy, and more specifically plasmapheresis.
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system characterized by visual disturbances and muscle weakness. MS is believed to be an autoimmune disorder primarily of the Th1-type cellular immune response directed at oligodendrocytes. Treatment includes pulse therapy of corticosteroids, corticosteroids in combination with immunosuppressants, and plasmapheresis combined with immunosuppressants.
Rheumatoid arthritis with vasculitis
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disease of the peripheral nervous system characterized by systemic weakness or tingling sensations. GBS is believed to be the result of an autoimmune response, either humoral or cell-mediated, to a viral infection or long-term drug administration. Plasmapheresis and IVIG are used to treat GBS. Plasmapheresis removes antibodies from the blood. Antibodies are proteins found in plasma that mistakenly attack your own body tissues, destroying neural structures
PLASMAFERESIS IN TROPICAL MEDICINE
countries with a group of diseases that are specific to the region. It mainly refers to a variety of infectious diseases caused by different pathogens, viruses, bacteria, parasites, and poisonings, including insect and snake bites.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. MG is believed to be the result of inhibition of neuromuscular transmission by autoantibodies that target acetylcholine (ACh) receptors on the postsynaptic membrane at the myoneural junction. Treatment for MG includes thymectomy, plasmapheresis, and high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
PLASMAPHERESIS IN THE PREVENTION OF INVOLUNTARY ABORTIONS AND INFERTILITY In all these cases the pathogenesis of the disorders is reduced to the accumulation in the body of the pregnant woman of pathological products against which it is possible to act through plasmapheresis, promoting their excretion and providing the best conditions for the continuation of the pregnancy. On occasions, spontaneous abortion is the consequence of inappropriate treatment, as in the case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and, like Europe and Russia, very frequent plasmapheresis chosen as a large part of the treatment.
ZIKA
Cause of lymphodenopathy, conjunctivitis, fever, arthralgia, myalgia, multi-organ failure and in certain cases complications with Guillain Barre. In Brazil, a pregnant patient infected with Zika found defects in the development of the fetus – microcephaly with intracranial calcification.