Transition protocol from subcutaneous treprostinil to intravenous epoprostenol in deteriorating patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Title | Transition protocol from subcutaneous treprostinil to intravenous epoprostenol in deteriorating patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Mouratoglou, S. Anastasia, Patsiala A., Feloukidis C., Karvounis H., & Giannakoulas G. |
Journal | Int J Cardiol |
Volume | 306 |
Pagination | 187-189 |
Date Published | 2020 05 01 |
ISSN | 1874-1754 |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Despite advantages in the treatment options of pulmonary arterial hypertension, continuous parenteral prostanoid administration, although often complicated by serious side effects, remains the treatment of choice for patients with advanced disease. The need of transitioning from one parenteral prostanoid agent to the other is often faced in the daily clinical practise. Up to today, there is no established transition protocol from subcutaneous treprostinil to intravenous epoprostenol. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.02.050 |
Alternate Journal | Int J Cardiol |
PubMed ID | 32115272 |