What is Aquapheresis and the Aquadex FlexFlow Fluid Removal System?
Aquapheresis is the name of the therapy that the Aquadex FlexFlow delivers. It literally means “removal of water” and uses an advanced form of ultrafiltration to filter the excess fluid from the patient. This fluid (primarily salt and water) is removed from the patient at a physician prescribed rate and helps to alleviate the symptoms of fluid overload. Using the Aquadex FlexFlow, up to 500 milliters per hour (or 1 pound) can be safely removed from patients with no clinically significant impact on heart rate, blood pressure, or electrolytes.
