Role of low-density lipoprotein apheresis.

Am J Cardiol

The Florida Lipid Institute, Winter Park, Florida 32792, USA.

Published: August 2005

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis has been shown to reduce plasma levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a). In addition to these lipoprotein changes, LDL apheresis induces atherosclerosis regression, improves myocardial perfusion and endothelial function, and may reduce cardiovascular event rates.

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