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.
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
August 27,
2003
Received in revised form:
August 7,
2003
Received:
May 12,
2003
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© 2004 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.