TABLE 1. Renal factors influencing sodium excretion in pregnancy.
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Increased NaCl excretion |
Decreased NaCl excretion |
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↑Glomerular filtration ↓ Plasma albumin concentration ↓ Vascular resistance |
↑ Filtration fraction ↑ Post-glomerular oncotic pressure ↑ Ureteral pressure ↑ Vena cava compression |
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