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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Comparative Study of Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Labetalol and Intravenous Hydralazine in managing Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy

Richa Singh, Sneha Anand, Neeraj Kumar Yadav

Citation Information : Singh R, Anand S, Yadav NK. Comparative Study of Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Labetalol and Intravenous Hydralazine in managing Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2016; 8 (3):185-188.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1414

Published Online: 01-06-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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