Treatment of ethanol-induced acute pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction in pigs, by sildenafil analogue (UK343-664) or nitroglycerin

Treatment of ethanol-induced acute pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction in pigs, by sildenafil analogue (UK343-664) or nitroglycerin

In patients at risk for sudden ethanol (ETOH) intravascular absorption, prompt treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) will minimise the risk of cardiovascular decompensation. We investigated the haemodynamic effects of intravenous ETOH and the pulmonary vasodilatory effects of a sildenafil analo...

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Main Authors: Sidi Avner, Naik Bhiken, Urdaneta Felipe, Muehlschlegel Jochen, Kirby David, Lobato Emilio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Ethanol
nitroglycerin
pulmonary hypertension
right ventricular dysfunction
sildenafil
Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2008;volume=11;issue=2;spage=96;epage=103;aulast=Sidi

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