Chintamaneni, 2018
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retrospective cohort (claims database)
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Pregnant women exposed to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace-i) during pregnancy were identified using pharmacy dispensing records.
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Maternal co-morbidities and fetal congenital cardiac anomalies were identified by searching electronic medical records using ICD9-CM codes.
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Malformations: adjusted for maternal age, ethnicity, and maternal comorbidities (certainly hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and chronic renal insufficiency). No adjustment for other outcomes. Singletons only.
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