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Intraoperative management of pulmonary hypertension and associated right heart failure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19907315     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Pulmonary hypertension is associated with high perioperative morbidity and mortality. Management of intraoperative pulmonary hypertension, along with frequently associated right heart failure, is extremely challenging. We now review the pathophysiology and clinical management of pulmonary hypertension, and associated right heart failure. RECENT FINDINGS: Pulmonary hypertension results from a combination of both environmental and genetic influences. Current treatments include the use of pulmonary vasodilators, optimization of inotropic agents to support cardiac function, maintenance of perfusion to the right ventricle, and correction of any physiologically detrimental conditions (e.g. hypoxemia, hypercarbia, acidosis, hypothermia, hypervolemia, and increased intrathoracic pressure). SUMMARY: Knowledge of pulmonary hypertension pathophysiology and treatment modalities will not only improve intraoperative management but also reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality.
Authors:
Claire Gordon; Charles D Collard; Wei Pan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in anaesthesiology     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1473-6500     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Opin Anaesthesiol     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-12-25     Completed Date:  2010-03-31     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8813436     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Anaesthesiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-56     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cardiotonic Agents / therapeutic use*
Heart Failure / drug therapy*,  etiology,  physiopathology
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications,  drug therapy*,  physiopathology
Intraoperative Complications / drug therapy*,  physiopathology
Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cardiotonic Agents; 0/Vasodilator Agents

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