A Long-Term Survivor With Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia

Autor: Angelica R. Putnam, BS Chandler E. Yost, Paul E. Wirkus, Ronald W. Day, RN Lynda O. Jorgensen, Megan K. Dishop
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: JACC Case Reports
JACC: Case Reports, Vol 2, Iss 10, Pp 1492-1495 (2020)
ISSN: 2666-0849
Popis: A patient with alveolar capillary dysplasia has survived more than 56 months with medical therapy. Intrauterine exposure to metformin potentially modified the severity of disease. In combination with other agents, endothelin receptor antagonists and amlodipine have been key medications in lowering pulmonary arterial pressure and managing right heart failure. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Graphical abstract
A patient with alveolar capillary dysplasia has survived more than 56 months with medical therapy. Intrauterine exposure to metformin potentially…
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