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valproic acid and Tetralogy of Fallot

valproic acid has been researched along with Tetralogy of Fallot in 2 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Tetralogy of Fallot: A combination of congenital heart defects consisting of four key features including VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS; PULMONARY STENOSIS; RIGHT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY; and a dextro-positioned AORTA. In this condition, blood from both ventricles (oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor) is pumped into the body often causing CYANOSIS.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Espinasse, M1
Manouvrier, S1
Boute, O1
Farriaux, JP1
Almuna, R1
Tohá, D1
Campos, G1
del Río, S1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Tetralogy of Fallot

ArticleYear
[Valproic acid and pregnancy: an unresolved problem. A clinical case].
    Revista chilena de obstetricia y ginecologia, 1992, Volume: 57, Issue:6

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adolescent; Cesarean Section; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn

1992

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Tetralogy of Fallot

ArticleYear
[Embryofetopathy due to valproate: a pathology only little known. Apropos of 4 cases].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 1996, Volume: 3, Issue:9

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Anticonvulsants; Child, Preschool; Cleft Lip; Epilepsy; Face; Female; F

1996