Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and aortic arch obstructive malformations

Indian J Med Sci. 2006 Oct;60(10):417-20.

Abstract

We describe two newborn infants with aortic arch obstructive malformations who became anuric after initiation of captopril. Since angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors can alter renal blood flow by reduction in angiotensin II and blocking autoregulation phenomenon, it is important to use them with great caution in neonates with aortic arch obstructive malformations, while monitoring their renal function closely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Coarctation / drug therapy*
  • Captopril / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Captopril