Combined effect of aerosolized iloprost and oxygen on assessment of pulmonary vasoreactivity in children with pulmonary hypertension.

CONCLUSION: Administration of inhaled iloprost in combination with O2 for pulmonary vasoreactivity testing can be useful for correctly identifying pulmonary vasoreactivity without extending the duration of cardiac catheterization.
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Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - April 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elkıran O, Karakurt C, Koçak G Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research