How is Eisenmenger syndrome managed or treated?

How is Eisenmenger syndrome managed or treated?

Ideally, the structural defect in the heart is found early in life and surgically repaired and therefore Eisenmenger syndrome is prevented. When the heart defect is not detected and repaired before damage to the lung arteries occurs, Eisenmenger syndrome is the result. Treatment for Eisenmenger syndrome is aimed at managing its symptoms and complications.

Specialists use medications to treat pulmonary hypertension and antibiotics to prevent infections. Medications used to treat pulmonary hypertension include prostacyclin analogs (such as treprostinil [Remodulin®], epoprostenol [Flolan®]), endothelin antagonists (such as bosentan [Tracleer®]), and nitric oxide enhancers (such as sildenafil [Viagra®])

Some people receive oxygen therapy to feel more comfortable. In rare cases, if other efforts to reduce complications are not successful, doctors may treat Eisenmenger syndrome with a heart and lung transplant.