Acute myocardial infarction associated with prostaglandin E2.

Meyer, W J; Benton, S L; Hoon, T J; Gauthier, D W; Whiteman, V E · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Prostaglandin E2 is rarely associated with serious maternal side effects when used for second-trimester pregnancy termination. Acute myocardial infarction complicating therapeutic pregnancy termination with prostaglandin E2 in a patient with chronic glomerulosclerosis and severe hypertension is reported.

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