18. Pathophysiological aspects of pregnancy 606

How does the cardiac output change by the third trimester of physiological pregnancy?

Considerably increases around 40%

How do the levels of blood pressure change after the second trimester of physiological pregnancy?

Decrease

How does the GFR change in physiological pregnancy?

50% higher

What is the main pathogenetical background of preeclampsia?

Disorder of placental circulation

What can cause glycosuria in pregnancy?

1. Hyperglycemia

2. Increased GFR

What are the consequences of non-treated gestational diabetes for newborn?

1. Hypoglycemia

2. High birth weight (macrosomia)

1. What are the characteristic symptoms of preeclampsia?

1. Hypertension

2. Massive proteinuria

3. Severe edema(does not disappear by morning)

What is the HELLP syndrome?

Hemolysis+Elevated Liver enzymes+Low Platelet count