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

Question 1

INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT IS BALANCED BY REDUCED?

Answer 1

PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE

Question 2

INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT IS BALANCED BY REDUCED PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE ! WHAT IS THIS DUE TO ?

Answer 2

PROGESTERONE ACTING ON THE SMOOTH MUSCLE OF THE ARTERIAL WALL.

Question 3

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SYSTOLIC OF THE BP?

Answer 3

SLIGHT DECREASE

Question 4

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DIASTOLIC OF THE BP?

Answer 4

GREATER DECREASE IN DIASTOLIC

Question 5

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

Answer 5

INCREASES SO THERE WILL BE SLIGHT INCREASE IN BP