Does atenolol use during pregnancy cause small for gestational age neonates? A meta-analysis.

Shauna BrattonMegan K TaylorPriscilla CortezAntonio SchiattarellaCecilia FochesatoGiovanni Sisti

Published in: Journal of perinatal medicine (2024)

Our results suggested an elevated risk of small for gestational age associated with atenolol use in comparison to other beta blockers, specifically labetalol, propranolol, bisoprolol, and metoprolol.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
angiotensin converting enzyme
physical activity
angiotensin ii