Pulse Pressure Amplification and Arterial Stiffness in Low-Risk, Uncomplicated Pregnancies

Conclusion: The PPA increased steadily after the second trimester and was sharply decreased postpartum in low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancy. Longer and larger longitudinal studies will evaluate changes in PPA and its potential as a marker of CV risk later in women’s life.

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Source: Angiology - February 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gomez, Y., Hudda, Z., Mahdi, N., Hausvater, A., Opatrny, L., El-Messidi, A., Gagnon, R., Daskalopoulou, S. S. Tags: Arterial Stiffness Source Type: research