Profound impact of uncomplicated pregnancy on diastolic, but not systolic pulse contour of aortic pressure

87 women, including 66 with uncomplicated singleton pregnancy (grouped by trimester: first trimester n=22, second trimester n=20, third trimester n=24) and 21 non-pregnant healthy women taking combined oral contraception.

Uncomplicated pregnancy (first, second, and third trimesters)

Non-pregnant healthy women taking combined oral contraception

Pulse contour of central aortic pressure (systolic and diastolic augmentation) measured with radial applanation tonometrysurrogate