Anatomy and physiology differences in pregnancy - CARDIOVASCULAR (BP). Flashcards
1
Q
INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT IS BALANCED BY REDUCED?
A
PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE
2
Q
INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT IS BALANCED BY REDUCED PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE ! WHAT IS THIS DUE TO ?
A
PROGESTERONE ACTING ON THE SMOOTH MUSCLE OF THE ARTERIAL WALL.
3
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SYSTOLIC OF THE BP?
A
SLIGHT DECREASE
4
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DIASTOLIC OF THE BP?
A
GREATER DECREASE IN DIASTOLIC
5
Q
WHAT HAPPENS TO CARDIAC OUTPUT IN LABOUR ?
SO WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BP?
A
INCREASES SO THERE WILL BE SLIGHT INCREASE IN BP