Assessment of venous hemodynamics and volume homeostasis during pregnancy: recommendations of the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics. (6th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gyselaers, W.; Spaanderman, M.
• Other Names: Bruckmann A. investigator.; Cockcroft J. investigator.; Cornette J. investigator.; Duvekot J.J. investigator.; Ferrazzi E. investigator.; Foo F.L. investigator.; Ghossein‐Doha C. investigator.; Gyselaers W. investigator.; Khalil A. investigator.; McEniery C.M. investigator.; Lees C. investigator.; Meah V. investigator.; Novelli G.P. investigator.; Spaanderman M. investigator.; Stohr E. investigator.; Tay J. investigator.; Thilaganathan B. investigator.; Valensise H. investigator.; Wilkinson I. investigator.
• Is Part Of: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology. Volume 52:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 174
• Page End: 185
• Publication Date: 2018-06-06
• Subjects: maternal hemodynamics -- plasma volume -- pregnancy -- venous hemodynamics -- venous return -- volume homeostasis; Ultrasonics in obstetrics -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Ultrasonic -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- ultrasonography -- Periodicals; Ultrasonography, Prenatal -- Periodicals; 618.047543
• DOI: 10.1002/uog.18952
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-7692

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Venous hemodynamics and volume homeostasis are important aspects of cardiovascular physiology. However, today their relevance is still very much underappreciated. Their most important role is maintenance and control of venous return and, as such, cardiac output. A high‐flow/low‐resistance circulation, remaining constant under physiological circumstances, is mandatory for an uncomplicated course of pregnancy. In this article, characteristics of normal and abnormal venous and volume regulating functions are discussed with respect to normal and pathologic outcomes of pregnancy, and current (non‐invasive) methods to assess these functions are summarized. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.