| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3007433 | Progress in Pediatric Cardiology | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This review aims to clarify pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying interactions between the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Therapeutic interventions primarily targeting respiratory function during mechanical ventilation of critically ill cardiac patients may have an inevitable secondary effect on the heart and vice versa. A thorough understanding of these complex interactions is a prerequisite for clinical care and may lead to novel therapeutic strategies and improved outcomes.
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Authors
Ilias Iliopoulos, David P. Nelson,