INUSpheresis?
INUSpheresis? is a form of therapeutic apheresis and lipoprotein apheresis that removes disease-promoting substances and specific cholesterols using a state-of-the-art filtration system. As a certified INUS partner, we are the only centre in the UK to offer this innovative treatment method.
What is INUSpheresis??
Apheresis is a medical term that refers to the process of blood being filtered through medical apparatus in order to remove, or filter out, a specific part – such as plasma or red blood cells.?
INUSpheresis? is a form of therapeutic apheresis that removes disease-promoting substances and toxins using a state-of-the-art filtration system. INUS? technology provides both lipoprotein apheresis, for patients with high cholesterol, and blood plasma purification, for patients with chronic and autoimmune illnesses. It is often used as a treatment for long Covid fatigue.?
INUSpheresis? is a safe, non-surgical, and well-tolerated treatment that is similar in process to dialysis and administered by specially trained healthcare professionals. 米兰体育 is proud to be the only INUS certified partner in the UK that offers this pioneering treatment.?
INUSpheresis? treatment is similar in process to dialysis and is delivered within a comfortable outpatient environment. Each treatment session takes between two to three hours, and the amount of sessions required is dependent on what condition is being treated.
Two infusion lines are placed, one in each arm within the bend of the elbow. Blood flows into the INUSpheresis? machine where the targeted substances are removed using a special filtration system before being returned to the body.
The machine is equipped with smart sensors so that healthcare professionals can continuously monitor your progress throughout treatment, and adjust if necessary.?
INUSpheresis? specifically removes substances that promote inflammation within the body. These include:
- lipids, such as cholesterol
- pathogenic proteins, such as tumour-associated proteins
- protein-bound toxic substances
- fat-soluble toxic substances
- complex infection toxins
- pathogenic antibodies
- inflammatory substances, including CRP and TNF-a
INUSpheresis? is a safe and well-tolerated treatment, similar in process to dialysis. Only inflammatory substances are removed from the blood, which means all beneficial components will remain.
At 米兰体育, our clinicians and nurses have received specialist training from INUS Health in administering the procedure.
Lipoprotein apheresis
Lipoprotein apheresis, also known as LDL-apheresis, is used to remove cholesterol from the blood. It is often recommended for patients who have a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), which causes elevated cholesterol levels that may not respond to diet and medication.?
If cholesterol levels are too high, patients may develop cardiovascular complications such as heart disease and stroke. Therefore, it is important that cholesterol levels are strictly controlled, which is something that can be achieved using INUSpheresis? technology.
Blood plasma purification
INUSpheresis? technology can also be used for blood plasma purification, an innovative form of treatment for long Covid and Lyme disease.
By removing disease-promoting and inflammatory substances from the blood, INUSpheresis? stimulates the immune system and the body's own self-healing abilities. Many patients see benefits after their very first session.
Please note, patients will be required to present their diagnosis (of long Covid and/or Lyme disease) prior to commencing treatment.
Booking an appointment
To ensure your suitability for INUSpheresis?, you will need to be assessed by one of our consultants. You may also need testing pre-treatment to better understand your condition.?
To enquire, please call our Self-Pay team on +44 (0)20 7244 4886. Alternatively, fill out an appointment request form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.
INUSpheresis? may be covered by your private health insurance. We recommend you confirm this with your insurer prior to booking an appointment with us.
You can also self-pay for your treatment. More information about this is available on our dedicated webpage.
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At 米兰体育, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
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Our team will be happy to answer any questions and book your appointment.
Self-pay: +44 (0)20 7244 4886
Insured: +44 (0)20 7460 5700
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