2008
DOI: 10.1590/s1676-26492008000100007
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Os 50 anos de uso do hormônio adrenocorticotrófico (ACTH) no Tratamento da Síndrome de West: revisão de literatura e protocolo da UNIFESP

Abstract: INTRODUÇÃO: A eficácia do ACTH no tratamento da Síndrome de West (SW) é extensivamente debatida na literatura, o mesmo ocorrendo em relação às doses, efeitos colaterais e protocolos de utilização. OBJETIVO: Revisar, analisar criticamente e discutir os achados das publicações mais recentes e relevantes relacionadas ao uso do ACTH no tratamento da SW. METODOLOGIA: Pesquisou-se as bases de dados MEDLINE e PUBMED, utilizando-se as palavras-chave ACTH e WEST SYNDROME, período de 1997 a 2007. RESULTADOS: Foram obtid… Show more

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“… 25 , 26 We added ACTH to VGB at high doses, 0.5 mg/kg to 14 days, equivalent to 100 mg/m 2 or 40 UI of the natural form. 27 High doses of ACTH and combined therapies likely impacted the treatment effectiveness of WS, corroborating the findings of a recent review. 28 Our protocol was a higher dose in a short duration based on better long-term electroclinical remission and minor relapse rates compared to lower doses.…”
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confidence: 78%
“… 25 , 26 We added ACTH to VGB at high doses, 0.5 mg/kg to 14 days, equivalent to 100 mg/m 2 or 40 UI of the natural form. 27 High doses of ACTH and combined therapies likely impacted the treatment effectiveness of WS, corroborating the findings of a recent review. 28 Our protocol was a higher dose in a short duration based on better long-term electroclinical remission and minor relapse rates compared to lower doses.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%