| Literature DB >> 9264443 |
S Rich1, E Dodin, V V McLaughlin.
Abstract
We review our experience and that for 2 large series of atrial septostomy as a treatment for advanced pulmonary hypertension to better understand the hemodynamic changes that result. Atrial septostomy may be a useful procedure in patients with severe refractory pulmonary hypertension, but should not be used in patients who are critically ill.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9264443 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00370-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Cardiol ISSN: 0002-9149 Impact factor: 2.778