Iloprost in Intensive Care Medicine

Along with the clinical use of Iloprost (a stable analogue of the naturally occuring prostacyclin) in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, there are yet other promising treatment applications for this medication. The first of its kind, this book provides an extensive overview of the up-to-date experiences with Iloprost in patients suffering from various diseases. The spectrum encompasses inhaled or intravenous administration for the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension, peri- and post-operative use in liver transplants, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy as well as in the correction of congenital heart defects. Additionally, Iloprost has been used not only within the framework of treatment for patients suffering from sepsis but also during cardiopulmonary reanimation. The theoretical basics necessary for a clear understanding are uniformly incorporated and the clinical experiences of individual usage are demonstrated by designated specialists. A number of annotated illustrations and graphics accompany the presented data. This book is directed at intensive care specialists, physicians specialising in cardiology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, angiography as well as cardiac and vascular surgical colleagues.