Intraoperative use of inhaled PGI(2) for acute pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Inhaled prostacyclin (PGI(2)) can be used as an effective pulmonary vasodilator intraoperatively to treat pulmonary hypertension and impending right ventricular failure.
Medical subject headings
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Epoprostenol
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Intraoperative Complications
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right