Nesiritide Use Following Cardiac Surgery in Infants

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of nesiritide on urine output and hemodynamics following cardiopulmonary bypass in infants. Safety and pharmacokinetic data will also be obtained.

Timeline

Start

2006-04-08

Primary completion

2008-10

Completion

2008-10

Publications

• Background Costello JM, Backer CL, Checchia PA, Mavroudis C, Seipelt RG, Goodman DM. Effect of cardiopulmonary bypass and surgical intervention on the natriuretic hormone system in children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Sep;130(3):822-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2005.03.008.
• Background Costello JM, Backer CL, Checchia PA, Mavroudis C, Seipelt RG, Goodman DM. Alterations in the natriuretic hormone system related to cardiopulmonary bypass in infants with congestive heart failure. Pediatr Cardiol. 2004 Jul-Aug;25(4):347-53. doi: 10.1007/s00246-003-0512-5.
• Background Mahle WT, Cuadrado AR, Kirshbom PM, Kanter KR, Simsic JM. Nesiritide in infants and children with congestive heart failure. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2005 Sep;6(5):543-6. doi: 10.1097/01.pcc.0000164634.58297.9a.
• Background Simsic JM, Reddy VS, Kanter KR, Kirshbom PM, Forbess JM. Use of nesiritide (human B-type natriuretic peptide) in infants following cardiac surgery. Pediatr Cardiol. 2004 Nov-Dec;25(6):668-70. doi: 10.1007/s00246-003-0680-3.

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