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| | 09/13/04 - 09:39 AM  
 
   
 
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Could someone list the cardiopulmonary changes in pregnancy? With explanations for each would be very helpful. Any input is appreciated Renin
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| kmp Forum Elite
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| | 09/14/04 - 08:08 PM  
 
   
 
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Physiologic changes of pregnancy induce a state of relative hypercoagulability. ----Pregnancy is associated with a decrease in protein S; increases in factors I, VII, VIII, and X; and progressive resistance to protein C activity
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| kmp Forum Elite
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| | 09/14/04 - 08:10 PM  
 
   
 
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resting minute ventilation increases by nearly 50% at term.
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