Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · May 2004
Case ReportsIntravenous and inhaled epoprostenol for primary pulmonary hypertension during pregnancy and delivery.
Primary pulmonary hypertension carries a significant mortality risk during pregnancy and delivery. ⋯ Intravenous epoprostenol treatment is effective in management of pregnant and postpartum women with primary pulmonary hypertension. Inhaled epoprostenol was effective during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum period.