| Literature DB >> 9456484 |
J P Kovalchin1, A R Mott, K L Rosen, T F Feltes.
Abstract
The use of inhaled nitric oxide as a selective pulmonary vasodilator has expanded to include patients with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. The therapeutic and diagnostic roles of inhaled nitric oxide offer additional alternatives and benefits to these patients with pulmonary hypertension, particularly in the postoperative setting. This article reviews the background, mechanism of action, toxicities, and current clinical applications of inhaled nitric oxide in the child with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9456484 PMCID: PMC325473
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tex Heart Inst J ISSN: 0730-2347