Why the study?
Do plasma ANP levels and plasma volume differ between women with pregnancy-induced hypertension and normal pregnant women?
Population
Women with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and normal third trimester pregnant women.
Comparison
Postural alterations vs Normal third trimester pregnant women
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support ANP's role in PIH volume regulation; leaves open causality and clinical relevance pending prospective studies.
Do plasma ANP levels and plasma volume differ between women with pregnancy-induced hypertension and normal pregnant women?
Pregnancy-induced hypertension is associated with elevated plasma ANP and reduced plasma volume, suggesting ANP may play a role in the physiological changes of the condition.
Löwe et al. (1991) studied this question.
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