title: Low density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis is currently recognized as a reliable tool for removal of LDL cholesterol directly from blood in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia.
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authors.lastname: Agishi
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D001781:Blood Component Removal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006464:Hemoperfusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL / Q000097:blood*; D008851:Micropore Filters; D012449:Safety; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL