In some children with ventricular septal defect, the defect will close on its own as the child grows. Medical Treatment If a larger ventricular septal defect is causing symptoms, your child's health care provider may prescribe medication.
Hepatic hydrothorax is defined as a significant pleural effusion (usually greater than 500 ml) in a cirrhotic patient, without an underlying pulmonary or cardiac disease.
Angiomax (bivalirudin) is a prescription drug used often in combination with aspirin to prevent blood clotting. Angiomax is a thrombin inhibitor. Specifically, Angiomax is used to prevent blood clots that occur in people suffering from certain heart conditions or blood vessel conditions.