Why the study?
Does the left lateral position improve cardiac hemodynamic parameters and dimensions compared to the supine position in pregnant women undergoing cardiovascular magnetic resonance?
Population
19 healthy women without history of cardiac disease, including 14 women with singleton pregnancies and 5…
Comparison
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in the… vs Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in the…
Design
Cross-sectional, CMR analyses were performed in a random order at different…
Authors
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May support left lateral positioning to optimize hemodynamics in late-pregnancy CMR; leaves open prospective outcome studies.
Does the left lateral position improve cardiac hemodynamic parameters and dimensions compared to the supine position in pregnant women undergoing cardiovascular magnetic resonance?
In pregnant women undergoing cardiovascular magnetic resonance, the left lateral position significantly improves venous return, stroke volume, and cardiac output compared to the supine position, especially from 20 weeks gestation onwards.
Rossi et al. (2011) studied this question.
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