ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Gangrene
;
disseminated intravascular coagulation
;
Epoprostenol
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The syndrome of symmetrical peripheral gangrene is characterised by distal ischaemic damage in two or more extremities, without large vessel obstruction. Four patients with bilateral pedal ischaemia are described and their haemodynamic profiles presented. In all four cases the syndrome developed in association with noradrenaline administration, sepsis and DIC, despite a high cardiac output and a low calculated systemic vascular resistance index. Early treatment with epoprostenol was instituted in the final case and was successful.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01694349
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