
The LIPOSORBER® System is indicated for use in performing low density lipoprotein cholesterol
(LDL-C) apheresis to acutely remove LDL-C from the plasma of the following
high risk patient populations for whom diet has been ineffective and maximum
drug
therapy has either been ineffective or
not tolerated:
- Patients
with LDL-C >300 mg/dl
- Patients
with LDL-C >200 mg/dl and documented coronary heart disease (CHD).
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