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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897

Volume 1, Issue 6, June 2014 pp 233-240

Research Article

Comparative study of sympathetic activity in normal and preeclamptic pregnancy

Prachi K. Shelke¹, Barkat Ali Thobani², Mrunal S. Phatak³

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Sri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, INDIA.

Academic Editor : Dr. Bhanap P. L.

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