Untoward effects of rapid-acting antihypertensive agents

Authors
Paruk, F Moodley, J
Citation
F. Paruk et J. Moodley, Untoward effects of rapid-acting antihypertensive agents, BEST P R CL, 15(4), 2001, pp. 491-506
Citations number
73
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH IN CLINICAL OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
ISSN journal
15216934 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
491 - 506
Database
ISI
SICI code
1521-6934(200108)15:4<491:UEORAA>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Cerebral haemorrhage remains a major cause of hypertensive cerebral mortali ty. Lowering of raised blood pressure is therefore crucial in the clinical management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This article reviews rap id-acting agents employed in life-threatening situations.