Key result
Pregnancy was associated with significantly higher baseline plasma atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations compared to nonpregnant women (29.77 vs 7.37 pg/ml).
Population
19 parturients undergoing elective caesarean section and 7 nonpregnant women of the same age group
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May reflect normal pregnancy physiology; hypothesis-generating for fetal ANP contributions without practice change.
Observational (n=26)
Absolute Event Rate: 29.77% vs 7.37%
Pregnancy is associated with increased maternal plasma ANP levels, and the fetus produces its own ANP capable of responding to stimulating factors during caesarean section.
Datta et al. (1991) conducted an observational in Elective caesarean section (n=26). Pregnancy vs. Nonpregnant state was evaluated on Baseline plasma atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) concentration (pg/ml). Pregnancy was associated with significantly higher baseline plasma atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations compared to nonpregnant women (29.77 vs 7.37 pg/ml).
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