Postpartum hypertension and nonsteroidal analgesia.
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.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia. akount9@austarmetro.com.au
Angela
A
Makris
Charlene
C
Thornton
Annemarie
A
Hennessy
D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen; D007213:Indomethacin