Abstract
Nonsteroidal analgesics are frequently used in obstetrics. We present two cases where nonsteroidal analgesics contributed to significant elevations in blood pressure in postpartum women. We review the literature and consider the pathophysiologic causes for such a phenomenon.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- analgesics
- blood pressure
- hypertension
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents