Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

Overview

Journal Cardiovasc J Afr

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2016 May 24

PMID 27213856

Citations 444

Authors

Priya Soma-Pillay

Catherine Nelson-Piercy

Heli Tolppanen

Alexandre Mebazaa

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Abstract

Physiological changes occur in pregnancy to nurture the developing foetus and prepare the mother for labour and delivery. Some of these changes influence normal biochemical values while others may mimic symptoms of medical disease. It is important to differentiate between normal physiological changes and disease pathology. This review highlights the important changes that take place during normal pregnancy.

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