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1. Successful use of calcium channel blocker for management of arterio-venous malformations following Fontan procedure.

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Hamzeh R, Bulbul Z, and Assy J

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Arteriovenous Malformations etiology, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome surgery, Nitric Oxide therapeutic use, Stents, Amlodipine administration & dosage, Arteriovenous Malformations drug therapy, Calcium Channel Blockers administration & dosage, Fontan Procedure adverse effects
Abstract

In diffuse forms of arteriovenous malformation following Fontan procedure, "classical" medical therapy, inhaled nitric oxide and sildenafil, may play a role, until re-direction of hepatic flow to pulmonary circulation cures it. However, in refractory cases, as reported in our 2-year-old patient, unusual medications such as calcium channel blockers can be tried and continued if patients respond adequately.

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2018
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