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plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)

plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is a procedure done to remove part of a person's blood that may be the cause of a disease. in plasma exchange, whole blood is withdrawn and the liquid portion (plasma) is separated from the red and white blood cells and replaced with a saline and albumin (protein) solution.

plasma exchange requires access to a large vein. the procedure may be more dangerous if it is performed on older adults or people with heart disease.

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