Tag Diana A. Racusin

Open full size image Key Abbreviations Activated protein C APC Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH Alanine aminotransferase ALT Arginine vasopressin AVP Aspartate aminotransferase AST Atrial natriuretic peptide ANP Blood pressure BP Blood urea nitrogen BUN Body mass index BMI Brain natriuretic peptide…

Key Points The “healthy” amount of weight to gain during pregnancy is BMI specific. Maternal cardiac output increases 30% to 50% during pregnancy. Supine positioning and standing are both associated with a fall in cardiac output, which is highest during…