” The term Apheresis derives its origins from the Greek “ἀφαίρεσις ”and from the Latin “aphaeresis”,
that means: ‘elimination’ ,‘removal’, ‘subtraction’. ”
In medicine, any process that leads to a “removal” of cells, molecules, components, toxins from the blood or otherwise from an organism can be considered an Apheresis.
There are many apheretic processes:
- dialysis, both extracorporeal and peritoneal
- the separation of blood components
- removal of gases
- filtration and adsorption treatments in general.
It is a vast and articulated world, and approaching it in an organic way may seem an insurmountable obstacle/impossible challenge. The targeted removal of cells, molecules and toxins from the blood is the purpose of the Apheresis and the goal of Aferetica.
Apheresis as a Therapy for the most varied medical-clinical fields.
