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Assessment of venous hemodynamics and volume homeostasis during pregnancy: recommendations of the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics.

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Spaanderman, M 
International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics 

Abstract

Venous hemodynamics and volume homeostasis are important aspects of cardiovascular physiology. However, today their relevance is still very much underappreciated. Their most important role is maintenance and control of venous return and, as such, cardiac output. A high-flow/low-resistance circulation, remaining constant under physiological circumstances, is mandatory for an uncomplicated course of pregnancy. In this article, characteristics of normal and abnormal venous and volume regulating functions are discussed with respect to normal and pathologic outcomes of pregnancy, and current (non-invasive) methods to assess these functions are summarized. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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Keywords

maternal hemodynamics, plasma volume, pregnancy, venous hemodynamics, venous return, volume homeostasis, Blood Flow Velocity, Cardiac Output, Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena, Consensus Development Conferences as Topic, Female, Guidelines as Topic, Hemodynamics, Homeostasis, Humans, Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular, Prenatal Diagnosis, Uterine Artery

Journal Title

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

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Journal ISSN

0960-7692
1469-0705

Volume Title

52

Publisher

Wiley
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) (unknown)
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) (146281)