Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Feb 1999
Clinical TrialAssessment of inotropic and vasodilating effects of milrinone lactate in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure.
To assess the hemodynamic and vasodilating effects of milrinone lactate (ML) in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III and IV heart failure. ⋯ Milrinone lactate is an inotropic dilating drug that, when administered intravenously, has beneficial effects on cardiac performance and myocardial contractility. It also promotes reduction of SVR and PVR in patients with DCM and NYHA class III and IV of heart failure.
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Dec 1998
[Diagnosis wi transesophageal echocardiography and clinical course of 35 patients with flail mitral valve].
To describe transesophageal echocardiographic findings in patients presenting with flail mitral valve and to obtain their clinical follow-up. ⋯ The diagnosis of flail mitral valve by transesophageal echocardiography is accurate, allowing for the definition of its mechanism and etiology, as well as the evaluation of hemodynamic compromise. The observed high mortality at the time of diagnosis may be related to the severity of the disease causing the flail mitral valve. Although non-operated survivors are doing well, the observed low functional class in these patients may be related to the short period of follow-up.
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Dec 1998
Practice Guideline Guideline[Basic life support in adults by a single rescuer. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation].