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Effects of oral supplementation of L-arginine in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary embolism: a case report.
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PMID:  21502714     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We tried L-arginine for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary embolism. The plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level inversely correlated with the plasma concentration of L-arginine. After oral supplementation of L-arginine, patient's symptoms (shortness of breath and general malaise), state of congestive heart failure, and exercise capacity all improved. L-arginine may be effective in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary embolism.
Authors:
Hiroshi Ogata; Tomoko Takahashi; Kazunobu Ishikawa; Tosiyuki Ishibashi; Yukio Maruyama; Machiko Watanabe; Kiyoto Edo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Fukushima journal of medical science     Volume:  56     ISSN:  0016-2590     ISO Abbreviation:  Fukushima J Med Sci     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0374626     Medline TA:  Fukushima J Med Sci     Country:  Japan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  135-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Pharmacy Fukushima Medical University Hospital.
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