Ambulatory Intravenous Inotropic Support and or Levosimendan in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Failure: Safety, Survival, Improvement, or Transplantation

In conclusion, prolonged AI and/or LS infusions in HF are safe and beneficial even in small infants, allowing stabilization and reasonable social and family life out of the hospital. It may provi de precious time for heart transplantation or myocardial remodeling, improvement, and possible discontinuation even after long periods of support.
Source: Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research