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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist in Pregnancy

Journal of Perinatology volume 24, pages 56–57 (2004)Cite this article

Dear Editor:

With reference to the recent article on maternal exposure to angiotensin II receptor antagonist,1 we take issue with the authors’ statement that fetal complications ensued drug exposure during the first part of gestation.

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Morville, P. Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist in Pregnancy. J Perinatol 24, 56–57 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211011

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