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Losartan therapy for cardiac disease in paediatricMarfan syndrome

Authors :
Lisa J, Ewans
Phillip, Roberts
Lesley, Adès
Source :
Journal of paediatrics and child health. 51(9)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

A case of severe early-onset Marfan syndrome (MFS) led us to ask the question: 'Should an ARB, particularly losartan [intervention], compared with beta blockade alone [comparison], be commenced in all paediatric MFS patients [patient] with aortic root dilatation [outcome]?' The current literature was critically appraised to address this question.

Details

ISSN :
14401754
Volume :
51
Issue :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of paediatrics and child health
Accession number :
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