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. 1981 Mar 1;139(5):605-8.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(81)90524-x.

Cardiovascular complications associated with terbutaline treatment for preterm labor

M Katz, P A Robertson, R K Creasy

Cardiovascular complications associated with terbutaline treatment for preterm labor

M Katz et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Severe cardiovascular complications occurred in eight of 160 patients treated with terbutaline for preterm labor. Associated corticosteroid therapy and twin gestations appear to be predisposing factors. Potential mechanisms of the pathophysiology are briefly discussed.

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