Am I eligible for DFPP?
Indications, qualification and decision-making
DFPP (double filtration plasmapheresis) is an innovative method of cleansing the blood of toxins, antibodies, and harmful metabolic waste products. Are you a suitable candidate for this procedure? Below, you will find key information about theassessment, initial diagnostic, and decision-making processes.
Indications
The DFPP treatment is recommended for people with:
- lipid disorders (familial hypercholesterolemia, resistant hypertriglyceridemia),
- immunological infertility, complications after IVF, recurrent miscarriages,
- chronic or difficult-to-treat autoimmune diseases (e.g. MS, RA, SLE, Hashimoto's disease, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome),
- chronic inflammatory conditions (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis, chronic infections),
- chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID-19 (brain fog) or other complications following viral infections,
- neurological diseases (e.g. myasthenia gravis, polyneuropathy, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, CIDP, NMO),
- kidney and liver diseases, hematological diseases (e.g. Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, chronic hemolysis),
- heart and vascular diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis, post-infarction syndromes, autoimmune cardiomyopathies),
- chronic skin diseases (eczema, urticaria, pemphigoid, porphyria, psoriasis),
- diabetes, metabolic complications, insulin resistance,
- symptoms of heavy metal poisoning or the need for deep detoxification of the body,
When NOT to perform DFPP
Contraindications
DFPP is not reccomended in cases of:
- unstable heart, respiratory or renal failure,
- acute bacterial infection,
- blood clotting disorders uncontrolled by treatment,
- active cancer (in most cases),
- very low body weight or very poor access to veins,
- children (individual assessment required)
The assessment process:
The doctor conducts a detailed interview, analyzes the patient’s medical history, current symptoms, and previous treatment as well as assesses any contraindications.
The following up-to-date test results are required before the procedure:
- morphology,
- APTT, PT, INR,
- WR, HBs , HCV, HIV,
- other tests depending on health status.
The physician analyzes test results and the patient’s overall health, selects the appropriate set of filters, and determines the number of sessions. In some cases, collaboration with other specialists is necessary.
How to decide on the procedure?
The decision to start DFPP therapy is made together with your doctor after a thorough discussion of:
expected benefits and possible side effects
current health condition
treatment plan and alternative therapeutic methods
individual patient preferences and expectations
Summary
If you suffer from one of these conditions or chronic symptoms that persist despite current treatment, you may be a good candidate for DFPP therapy. Consult with our doctor to go through the assessment process and determine if this method will be safe and effective for you.
Schedule a screening visit and find out if DFPP is for you!
