Am J Perinatol 1990; 7(3): 285-286
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999503
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© 1990 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Effect of Nifedipine on Fetal Heart Rate in the Treatment of Severe Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Samuel Lurie, Katerina Fenakel, Adi Friedman
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel
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Publication Date:
04 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

The effect of lowering the maternal blood pressure with sublingual nifedipine on the fetal heart rate was studied in 51 patients with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension. No fetal heart rate abnormalities were observed, while achieving an excellent control of blood pressure.

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