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A Hearty Life

June 8th, 2006

ACE Inihibitors for Blood Pressure and Birth Defects

Blood pressure control is critically important for pregnant women and is a significant risk factor for preeclampsia. Up to now, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have not been prescribed for women past their first trimester because they’re known to cause birth defects. A study of 29, 507 infants suggests that ACE inhibitors, such as captopril […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD -- 0 comments