New approach to the treatment of arteritis using a combination of drugs and hypervolemia with clinical and biological monitoring
Gicquiau, N.
Phlebologie 36(3): 219-229
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-8280 PMID: 6622543 Document Number: 214023
The clinical survey is based on the history, the physical examination, analysis of the laboratory tests, a cardiological and ophthmological examination and Doppler studies. This examination allows classification of the stage of the arteritis. We have developed a treatment consisting of continuous infusions of isotonic glucose-saline combined with Eucilat, a vaso-dilator. We increase the quantity of fluid and vasodilator to as much as 4 litres per 24 hours for 18 vials of Eucilat. The blood pressure and the urinary output are regularly monitored. A full survey is performed on the 5th day. The course of treatment should not exceed 20 days. From the beginning of treatment, we combine a modifier of the red cell wall, Torental 400 and an oxygenator, Duxil. After the infusions, the treatment is continued as an out-patient with a combination of Duxil-Torental 400-Eucilat.