Why the study?
How does maternal cardiovascular function change from preconception to the postpartum period in normal pregnancy?
How does maternal cardiovascular function change from preconception to the postpartum period in normal pregnancy?
First trimester or postpartum baselines underestimate true pregnancy-related cardiovascular changes, highlighting the need for preconception baselines in future studies.
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Preconception baselines needed to avoid underestimating pregnancy CV changes; leaves open optimal clinical monitoring timing.
Mahendru et al. (2014) studied this question.
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