Changes in capillary diameters in pregnancy-induced hypertension.

CONCLUSION: This is the first pilot study concerning change of capillary diameters after venous congestion in pregnancy. The reduced capillary recruitment and reduced capability of further dilation of capillaries after venous congestion observed in women with PIH may suggest a significantly reduced functional capacity of the microcirculation and increased load on capillary endothelium in pregnancy complicated by gestational hypertension. PMID: 25954823 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25954823?dopt=Abstract

Source: Hypertension in Pregnancy - February 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hypertens Pregnancy Source Type: research