Hypertension is an important and under-recognized cause of acquired cardiomyopathy in newborns. Half the etiologies of neonatal hypertension are undetermined. We present a rare case of severe neonatal hypertension with ventricular dysfunction secondary to substance exposure during pregnancy. This case report emphasizes the importance of a well-focused prenatal history on maternal medications and substance use.
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