Is captopril useful in decreasing pleural drainage in children after modified Fontan operation?

Narakesari Heragu; Lynn Mahony

doi:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)00514-7

Is captopril useful in decreasing pleural drainage in children after modified Fontan operation?

Narakesari Heragu, Lynn Mahony

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Abstract

In conclusion, despite theoretical considerations on administration of ACE inhibitors to postoperative Fontan patients, this observational cohort study failed to show an association between treatment with captopril and duration of pleural drainage.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1109-1112
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Cardiology
Volume	84
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9149(99)00514-7
State	Published - Nov 1 1999

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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