| Literature DB >> 8969033 |
P J van der Starre1, C Solinas.
Abstract
The reversal of heparin by protamine may cause severe hemodynamic deterioration, characterized by systemic hypotension, pulmonary hypertension, and bronchoconstriction. A case report is presented concerning the administration of ketanserin in the treatment of pulmonary vasoconstriction and right ventricular failure following the infusion of protamine in a patient undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery and mitral valve replacement. The potential role of serotonin in the development of this serious complication is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8969033 PMCID: PMC325377
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tex Heart Inst J ISSN: 0730-2347