Use of inhaled nitric oxide for lung transplantation and cardiac surgery.
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Overview
abstract
In summary, inhaled NO for lung transplantation and cardiac surgery may become the agent of choice in the evaluation and treatment of pulmonary vascular reactivity. Owing to its endothelial protective effect, it appears beneficial in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia associated with lung transplantation as well as adult or pediatric cardiac surgery.
