Anatomy and physiology differences in pregnancy - CARDIOVASCULAR (BP). Flashcards

1
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INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT IS BALANCED BY REDUCED?

A

PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE

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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.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SYSTOLIC OF THE BP?

A

SLIGHT DECREASE

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DIASTOLIC OF THE BP?

A

GREATER DECREASE IN DIASTOLIC

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WHAT HAPPENS TO CARDIAC OUTPUT IN LABOUR ?
SO WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BP?

A

INCREASES SO THERE WILL BE SLIGHT INCREASE IN BP

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