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Relationship Between Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Function

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Maternal and fetal cardiovascular functions have traditionally been considered not to be linked. Recent evidence suggests that maternal cardiovascular maladaptation affects uteroplacental and in turn fetal-placental circulations. This is particularly relevant in fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia where impaired maternal cardiovascular function can be seen to be related to Doppler changes in the fetus that are associated with hypoxia and acidaemia. Understanding these mechanisms might enable treatment strategies to be developed for these conditions that so far have evaded disease modifying therapies.

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Lees, C.C., Masini, G. (2023). Relationship Between Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Function. In: Maulik, D., Lees, C.C. (eds) Doppler Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06189-9_11

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