Abstract
In conclusion, it is important to appreciate the anatomic and physiologic adaptations in pregnancy in order to accurately diagnose and treat cardiopulmonary disease states in the gravid woman. Without knowing what constitutes normalcy in pregnancy, inappropriate diagnosis and interventions may occur. Furthermore, this knowledge is fundamental for understanding how disease states affect pregnancy and how pregnancy affects disease.
MeSH terms
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Acid-Base Equilibrium
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Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
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Dyspnea / physiopathology
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Female
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Gonadal Steroid Hormones / physiology
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Humans
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Lung / physiology*
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Nucleotides, Cyclic / physiology
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Oxygen / blood
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Pregnancy / physiology*
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Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology
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Prostaglandins / physiology
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Respiration / physiology*
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Respiratory System / anatomy & histology*
Substances
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Gonadal Steroid Hormones
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Nucleotides, Cyclic
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Prostaglandins
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Oxygen