Levosimendan in a neonate with severe coarctation of aorta and low cardiac output syndrome.
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serval:BIB_CBB40D4774F9
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Levosimendan in a neonate with severe coarctation of aorta and low cardiac output syndrome.
Journal
Annals of cardiac anaesthesia
ISSN
0974-5181 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0971-9784
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2013
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
16
Number
3
Pages
212-214
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We report successful use of levosimendan after failed balloon angioplasty in a critically ill neonate with coarctation of aorta (CoA) and severe low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). Treatment with levosimendan improved left heart function, and decreased lactate and brain natriuretic peptide levels. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the safe and successful use of levosimendan in the management of LCOS due to severe CoA in a neonate awaiting surgical repair.
Keywords
Angioplasty, Balloon, Aortic Coarctation/complications, Aortic Coarctation/surgery, Aortic Coarctation/therapy, Cardiac Output, Low/blood, Cardiac Output, Low/complications, Cardiac Output, Low/drug therapy, Cardiotonic Agents/therapeutic use, Humans, Hydrazones, Infant, Newborn, Lactic Acid/blood, Natriuretic Peptide, Brain/blood, Pyridazines, Simendan, Vasodilator Agents/administration & dosage
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Yes
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