Is pentoxifylline therapy effective for the treatment of acute rheumatic carditis? A pilot study

Narin N., Karakukcu M., Narin F., Akcakus M., Erez R., Halici C.

JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, vol.39, no.3, pp.214-218, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00129.x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.214-218
  • Keywords: acute rheumatic carditis, interleukin-1 alpha, pentoxifylline, tumour necrosis factor-alpha
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine whether pentoxifylline has a beneficial effect on the treatment of rheumatic carditis.