Comparison of inhaled nitric oxide with aerosolized prostacyclin or analogues for the postoperative management of pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Conclusions: Inhaled prostacyclin (or analogues)was comparable to inhaled NO in treating PH after cardiac or pulmonary surgery. Key Messages:This study compared the efficacy of inhaled prostacyclin or its analogues versus inhaledNO to treat PH after surgery.The two types of agent exhibited similar efficacy in managingMPAP, PVR, heart rate, and cardiac output was observed.Inhaled prostacyclin may serve as an alternative treatment option for PH after cardiac or pulmonary surgery. PMID: 32204626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ann Med Source Type: research