Open AccessNovel approach for the management of sub-massive pulmonary embolism
Author(s) -
Majdy Idrees,
Enas Batubara,
Tarek Kashour
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
annals of thoracic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.639
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1817-1737
pISSN - 1998-3557
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1737.98850
Subject(s) - medicine , iloprost , pulmonary embolism , prostacyclin , cardiology , hemodynamics , vascular resistance , pulmonary artery , pulmonary function testing , pulmonary hypertension , anesthesia
Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction has been identified as a poor prognostic indicator in sub-massive pulmonary embolism (SPE). We hypothesized that using selective vasodilator agent is beneficial in improving RV function in patients with this condition.