Cardiovascular Adaptation in Normal Pregnancy With 2D and 3D Echocardiography, Speckle Tracking, and Radial Artery Tonometry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comprehensive cardiovascular assessment in normal pregnancy using advanced techniques has limited data.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to evaluate cardiovascular changes in normal pregnancy using two-dimensional/three-dimensional (3D) echo and applanation tonometry in healthy pregnant women.

Methods

Two-dimensional/Doppler, speckle tracking strain, 3D echocardiography, and vascular compliance by applanation tonometry were performed during the first, second, and third trimesters and postpartum.

Results

There were 45 healthy women (96% Hispanic) included. The heart rate increased in all trimesters vs postpartum (70.538 ± 9.208 beats/min, 74.878 ± 8.094 beats/min, 74.107 ± 9.231 beats/min vs 61.613 ± 9.790 beats/min, P < 0.001). A 3D left ve

SUBMITTER: Naqvi TZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569893 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature