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At the Heart of the Discussion: COVID-19 Cardiovascular Complications in Pregnant Women

6 Nov 2022

Christy Leung

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Pregnancy is accompanied by cardiovascular changes, namely increased sympathetic drive, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) activation for plasma volume expansion, as well as increased erythropoiesis for efficient oxygen and nutrient delivery; these altogether meet the metabolic and circulatory demands for maternal-foetal wellbeing.

At the Heart of the Discussion: COVID-19 Cardiovascular Complications in the Pregnant Women

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