Conquering CHD
JUNE 20, 2023
Congenital heart disease is a daunting diagnosis for any parent. We’ll cover common types of medications used to treat congenital heart disease, what parents should know about their use, and potential side effects to watch out for. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 6, 2025
Aortic coarctation (AoC) is a common congenital heart defect, affecting 5%8% of patients with structural congenital anomalies. Oral beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors (ACE-Is), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are most commonly used for chronic hypertension.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cardiac MRI did not show significant ischemic findings.The patient received medical therapy consisting of antiplatelet agents, high dose statin, beta blocker and ACE inhibitor, as well as diuretics. CCF can be congenital or acquired and has many variations. It is often clinically silent.
MIBHS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Congenital Heart Defects Some individuals are born with heart defects that cause parts of the heart to work harder, leading to enlargement over time. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Methods:We analyzed data of ACE inhibitor naïve subjects with heart failure due to congenital heart disease (n=31) or dilated cardiomyopathy (n=3) from the prospective, open-label, multicenter phase II/III pharmacokinetic bridging studies using NONMEM®.
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