Novel approach for the management of sub-massive pulmonary embolism

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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