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Physiological changes in pregnancy Flashcards

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Factors contributing to fluid retention in pregnancy

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Sodium retention
Resetting of osmostat
reduced thirst threshold
Reduced plasma oncotic pressure

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Consequences of fluid retention in pregnancy

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Red. Hb concentration
Red. PCV
Red. serum albumin concentration
Inc. Stroke volume
Inc. Renal blood flow
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