Therapeutic plasma exchange for COVID-19-associated hyperviscosity.
Alexander D TruongSara C AuldNicholas A BarkerSarah FriendA Thanushi WynnJason CobbRoman M SniecinskiChristin-Lauren TanksleyDerek M PollyManila GaddhMichael ConnorHirotomo NakaharaHarold Clifford SullivanChristine KemptonJeannette GuarnerAlexander DuncanCassandra D JosephsonJohn D RobackSean R StowellCheryl L MaierPublished in: Transfusion (2020)
This series demonstrates the utility of TPE to rapidly correct increased blood viscosity in patients with COVID-19-associated hyperviscosity. Large randomized trials are needed to determine whether TPE may improve clinical outcomes for patients with COVID-19.
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