Ventricular Septal Defect
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Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment: Drugs
Medications used to treat ventricular septal defect may include:
Prophylactic antibiotics for ventricular septal defect:
Treatment with antibiotics before dental procedures and surgery
Necessary to prevent
bacterial endocarditis
Digoxin
(
Lanoxin
)
Diuretics
:
Reduce
swelling
ACE inhibitors
:
Reduce
high blood pressure
Angiotensin receptor blockers
:
Reduce
high blood pressure
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Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment: Questions For Doctor
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Last Updated: Aug 26, 2008
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