New Born Saved By Viagra Six Times A Day

One of the more uplifting stories of this week was the story of little Alfie Oliver, the new-born baby who was diagnosed with a life threatening cardiovascular condition. Two child health trusts, namely the Leeds General Infirmary and the world renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital, came together with the idea of prescribing the young boy prescription erectile dysfunction treatment Viagra as a way of regulating his condition.

Prescribing this treatment, considered a gamble by leading doctors at the respective trusts, was done so in an attempt to open the narrow blood vessels around Alfie’s lungs to save his life. This move, as bold as it was, paid off and baby Alfie’s condition can be successfully treated, preventing it from during into something far more severe.

The medication is given to the boy six times daily, in its liquid form. Fortunately, Alfie has yet to suffer from any adverse reaction or side effects whilst taking Viagra to treat his condition. Despite this, there is no cure for the condition from which he suffers and patients with this condition would not be likely to live far beyond 8 or 9 years old.

Rob and Tracey Oliver, Alfie’s parents, have expressed their thanks for the doctors who have helped to provide temporary relief for their son and have both indicated their wish to set up a charity to help fund research into finding a cure for the condition.