| Literature DB >> 12937112 |
Abstract
Severe, chronic pulmonary hypertension in childhood is uncommon, difficult to treat, and carries a poor prognosis. Sildenafil (Viagra, Pfizer) has been used successfully in adults with pulmonary hypertension as monotherapy or in combination with inhaled prostacyclin. Here we report on its use in three children.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12937112 PMCID: PMC1719644 DOI: 10.1136/adc.88.9.827
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Dis Child ISSN: 0003-9888 Impact factor: 3.791