Novel approach for the management of sub-massive pulmonary embolism

Background: Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction has been identified as a poor prognostic indicator in sub-massive pulmonary embolism (SPE). We hypothesized that using selective vasodilator agent is beneficial in improving RV function in patients with this condition. Methods: We used inhaled prostacy...

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Main Authors:	Majdy M Idrees, Enas Batubara, Tarek Kashour
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:	Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:	Iloprost pulmonary hypertension pulmonary vascular resistance right ventricular function sub-massive pulmonary embolism
Online Access:	http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2012;volume=7;issue=3;spage=157;epage=161;aulast=Idrees

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Novel approach for the management of sub-massive pulmonary embolism

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