Discover new concepts in cardiovascular and hemodynamic functionality during pregnancy, with international experts in feto-maternal medicine. During the early stages of pregnancy, the maternal heart and circulation are subject to major gestational adaptive changes that allow for a normal course and outcome for both mother and baby. Any disruption to these processes can precipitate the onset of severe maternal and fetal complications such as preeclampsia, or intrauterine growth restriction. This invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive discussion of each aspect of the circulation. With a focus on the physiologic and pathophysiologic aspects of maternal cardiovascular function, this guide supports non-invasive assessment, management and prevention techniques for cardiovascular disease, for all stages of fetal and neonatal life. This text supports researchers and specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, whilst providing a key grounding in the topic, for trainees wishing to be at the cutting edge of theories and research.

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۱ Maternal Hemodynamics in Health and Disease: A Paradigm Shift in the Causation of Placental Syndromes
۲ Cardiovascular and Volume Regulatory Functions in Pregnancy: An Overview
۳ Cardiac Function
۴ The Venous Compartment in Normal Pregnancy
۵ The Microcirculation
۶ Plasma Volume Changes in Pregnancy
۷ Arterial Function in Pathological Pregnancies
۸ Cardiac Dysfunction in Hypertensive Pregnancy
۹ Dysfunction of the Venous System Before and During Preeclampsia
۱۰ Microvascular Findings in Pathological Pregnancy
۱۱ How to Assess Arterial Function?
۱۲ How to Do a Maternal Venous Doppler Assessment
۱۳ Noninvasive Techniques for Measuring Cardiac Output During Pregnancy
۱۴ Techniques of Measuring Plasma Volume Changes in Pregnancy
۱۵ Treatment Options for Hypertension in Pregnancy
۱۶ Aspirin
۱۷ Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Therapy in the Management of Cardiovascular Problems in Pregnancy
۱۸ Nitric Oxide Donors in Preeclampsia
۱۹ Vasodilatation and Fluid Expansion
۲۰ Beyond Temporal Classification of Early and Late Preeclampsia
۲۱ Chemotherapy and Cardiovascular Function in Pregnancy
۲۲ Maternal Cardiovascular Disease After Pregnancy Complication