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Intraoperative Use of Inhaled PGI2 for Acute Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure

Rebecca A. Schroeder, Gregg L. Wood, Jeffrey S. Plotkin, Paul C. Kuo

Anesthesia & Analgesia · 2000 · 43 citations · 33 references

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Abstract

Inhaled prostacyclin (PGI(2)) can be used as an effective pulmonary vasodilator intraoperatively to treat pulmonary hypertension and impending right ventricular failure.

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Aerosolized Prostacyclin and Iloprost in Severe Pulmonary Hypertension

Horst Olschewski · Annals of Internal Medicine · 1996 · 389 citations

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Direct Comparison of Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Aerosolized Prostacyclin in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

D. Walmrath, Thomas Schneider, Ralph T. Schermuly et al. · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 1996 · 335 citations

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Inhaled Prostacyclin (PGI2) Versus Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

G. Kemming, O. Häbler, M. Kleen et al. · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 1996 · 255 citations

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Comparison of Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Inhaled Aerosolized Prostacyclin in the Evaluation of Heart Transplant Candidates With Elevated Pulmonary Vascular Resistance

Åsa Haraldsson, N. Kieler‐Jensen, Ulla Nathorst-Westfelt et al. · CHEST Journal · 1998 · 147 citations

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Inhaled prostacyclin for treatment of pulmonary hypertension after cardiac surgery or heart transplantation: A pharmacodynamic study

Åsa Haraldsson, N. Kieler‐Jensen, S-E. Ricksten · Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia · 1996 · 110 citations

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