A case of “anaphylactic like” reaction during LDL apheresis: A pathophysiological hypothesis on white wine containing metabisulphite

This report regards a 60-year-old man affected by heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia associated with high levels of lipoprotein (a), coronary and polidistrectual atherosclerotic disease. Patient has been treated with Atorvastatin 20 mg OD and LDL-apheresis (Heparin mediated LDL precipitation system every 2 weeks treating 4000 ml of plasma for session) for eight years.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research