Plasma exchange for acute attacks of CNS demyelination

2009189 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sara Llufriú · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Joaquim Castilló · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Yolanda Blanco · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Lluís Ramió‐Torrentà · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Jordi Río · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Margarita Vallès · Banc de Sang i Teixits

Miquel Lozano ·

Abstract

Plasma exchange (PE) was associated with clinical improvement in 63% of patients at 6 months. Early initiation of PE and improvement at discharge were predictors of this response. Twelve patients (48%) who did not improve early did so during follow-up.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 73, Issue 12, pp. 949-953

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e3181b879be

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 9.04