TABLE 2. Hormonal factors influencing sodium excretion in pregnancy.
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Augmentation |
Diminution |
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↑ Progesterone ↑ Antidiuretic hormone ↑ Atrial natriuretic hormone ↑ Prostacyclin
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↑ Plasma Aldosterone ↑ Plasma Renin-Angiotensin II ↑ Thromboxane A2 ↑ Estrogens ↑ Cortisol |
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