"Plasma Exchange" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions.
| Descriptor ID |
D010951
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.095.135.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Plasma Exchange- Plasma Exchange
- Exchange, Plasma
- Exchanges, Plasma
- Plasma Exchanges
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Plasma Exchange" by people in Profiles.
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Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Review. JAMA. 2025 08 12; 334(6):517-529.
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Report of the ASFA Apheresis Registry Study on Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. J Clin Apher. 2025 Aug; 40(4):e70041.
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Transplant-associated TMA: the conundrum of diagnosis and treatment. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2024 12 06; 2024(1):206-213.
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Design of the STRIVE-IPF trial- study of therapeutic plasma exchange, rituximab, and intravenous immunoglobulin for acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. BMC Pulm Med. 2024 Mar 20; 24(1):143.
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Improved survival in COVID-19 related sepsis and ARDS treated with a unique "triple therapy" including therapeutic plasma exchange: A single center retrospective analysis. J Clin Apher. 2024 Feb; 39(1):e22107.
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Effect of Preoperative Therapeutic Plasma Exchange With Albumin Replacement Before Kidney Transplant on Intraoperative Coagulation Measured By the Thrombelastograph (TEGR 6s): A Case Report. A A Pract. 2023 Dec 01; 17(12):e01734.
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Plasma exchange for acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Liver Transpl. 2024 02 01; 30(2):127-141.
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Modifications to therapeutic plasma exchange to achieve rapid exchange on cardiopulmonary bypass prior to pediatric cardiac transplant. J Clin Apher. 2023 Oct; 38(5):514-521.
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Triggered by Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep. 2022 Aug 30; 23:e935911.
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Treatment of comatose patient from cyclobenzaprine overdose with therapeutic plasma exchange. J Clin Apher. 2022 Jun; 37(3):313-315.