Observation of the Effect of PGE1 in Treatment of 34 Cases of Heart Failure Caused by Cor Pulmonale
10.3870/j.issn.1004-0781.2001.02.028
- VernacularTitle:前列地尔治疗肺心病心衰34例
- Author:
Shuguang LI
;
Jing HE
;
Xing WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Herald of Medicine
2001;(2):111-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the effect of PGE1 in treatment of heart failure caused by cor pulmonale.Method:100-200 μg of PGE1 was added to 250 mL of 10% glucose and administered by intravenous drip to patients once per day for 7-10 days.Results:Of the 34 cases,21 cases were significantly improved,10 cases improved while only 3 cases remained the same as before. The total effective rate was 91%. The mean time of improvement was 7 days.Conclusion:PGE1 is effective in treating cor pulmonale heart failure,it can help decrease the danger of digitalis toxication.
