Aquapheresis is a medical technology designed to remove excess salt and water from the body safely, predictably, and effectively from patients with a condition called fluid overload.

It removes the excess salt and water and helps to restore a patient's proper fluid balance, which is called euvolemia.

Aquapheresis is used to treat a condition called fluid overload or hypervolemia.

Fluid overload can be caused by many reasons, including heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and certain kidney diseases.

Congestive heart failure is the most common reason for fluid overload.