The effects of pregnancy and weight changes on cardiovascular pathophysiology

Pregnancy is a major physiological stress of the cardiovascular system. Weight gain significantly contributes to physical limitations. This thesis examines the effects on both physical and cardiac performance of weight gain in pregnancy. Utilising cardiac power output at rest and maximal exercise, I...

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Main Author: Lewis, Nigel Thomas
Other Authors: Ellison, George ; Hall, Alistair
Published: University of Leeds 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.680933