Hypertension After Multiple Transfusions

  • S. Untario Department of Child Health, Airlangga University Medical School, Surabaya, East Java
  • R. H. T. Netty Department of Child Health, Airlangga University Medical School, Surabaya, East Java
  • B. Permono Department of Child Health, Airlangga University Medical School, Surabaya, East Java
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi22.7-8.1982.147-51
Keywords: hypertension, transfusion, multiple transfusions

Abstract

Two patients are reported who developed hypertension with or without convulsions after receiving multiple blood transfusions. The pathogenesis of this complication of transfusion is briefly discussed.

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Published
1982-08-30
How to Cite
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Untario S, Netty RHT, Permono B. Hypertension After Multiple Transfusions. PI [Internet]. 30Aug.1982 [cited 25Apr.2024];22(7-8):147-1. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1623
Issue
Vol 22 No 7-8 (1982): July - August 1982
Section
Case Report

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Received 2017-08-25
Accepted 2017-08-25
Published 1982-08-30