Pulmonary vasodilator therapy after the Fontan procedure: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10741-019-09905-y
Abstract: We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of pulmonary vasodilators in patients after the Fontan procedure. The PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched through November 2019 for studies comparing pulmonary vasodilators and… read more here.
Keywords: heart; analysis; procedure; fontan procedure ... See more keywords
Pulmonary vasodilator therapy for patients after Fontan procedure
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017615
Abstract: Abstract Background: The Fontan circulation is fragile, which is easily broken down. For now, there is no consensus on the drug treatment for the prevention of failure of the Fontan circulation. Methods: Studies comparing pulmonary… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary vasodilator; patients fontan; vasodilator therapy; fontan procedure ... See more keywords
Long-term Outcomes and Survival in Moderate-Severe Portopulmonary Hypertension After Liver Transplant.
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003248
Abstract: BACKGROUND Portopulmonary hypertension is present in an estimated 5.3-8.5% of liver transplant candidates. Untreated, 5-year survival is estimated between 14-28%. Moderate-severe disease is a contraindication to liver transplant due to the high perioperative mortality, but… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; pulmonary vasodilator; vasodilator therapy; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Pulmonary vasodilator therapy is associated with greater survival in Eisenmenger syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-311876
Abstract: Objective Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is a severe form of pulmonary hypertension in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) and has a poor prognosis. We aimed to understand factors associated with survival in ES and particularly… read more here.
Keywords: eisenmenger syndrome; greater survival; pulmonary vasodilator; vasodilator therapy ... See more keywords
Vasodilator therapy for pulmonary hypertension in children: a national study of patient characteristics and current treatment strategies
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DOI: 10.1177/20458940211057891
Abstract: Pulmonary vasodilator therapy is still often an off-label treatment for pulmonary hypertension in children. The aim of this nationwide register-based study was to assess patient characteristics and strategies for pulmonary vasodilator therapy in young Swedish… read more here.
Keywords: vasodilator therapy; study; treatment; hypertension ... See more keywords