Plasmapheresis Explained | Procedure, Indications & Complications | NEET Biology

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Plasmapheresis Explained: Principles, Procedure & Clinical Uses

Types of Plasmapheresis Explained | Centrifugal & Membrane Techniques | Part 2 (Expert Dialysis)

Plasmapheresis is used when harmful antibodies or proteins in plasma need to be removed quickly. ✅ Common Indications (High-yield for students) Myasthenia Gravis → Myasthenic crisis, severe weakness, pre-operative preparation Guillain-Barré Syndrome → Rapidly progressive weakness Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura → First-line lifesaving treatment Goodpasture Syndrome → Removes anti-GBM antibodies Hyperviscosity Syndrome (e.g., in Multiple Myeloma) → Reduces thick blood due to excess proteins C

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