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Review
. 2018 May;67(5):383-396.
doi: 10.1007/s00101-018-0437-2.

[Physiological changes during pregnancy]

[Article in German]
L M Kohlhepp  1 , G Hollerich  2 , L Vo  2 , K Hofmann-Kiefer  3 , M Rehm  3 , F Louwen  4 , K Zacharowski  2 , C F Weber  2   5
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Review

[Physiological changes during pregnancy]

[Article in German]
L M Kohlhepp et al. Anaesthesist. 2018 May.

Abstract

The physiological state of a woman experiences multiple changes in the body during pregnancy. These alterations could be of particular importance in the medical care of pregnant women. This review article highlights the physiological developments of various organ systems throughout gestation with a focus on endocrinology, the cardiovascular system, hematology, the respiratory system and water balance.

Keywords: Cardiovascular system; Fluid balance; Hemostasis; Hormones; Respiratory system.

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