Abstract
Intraerythrocyte potassium was determined on samples from 198 physiologic, 88 hypertensive and 92 diabetic pregnant women. An increasing trend was observed during puerperium after the day 3, but a significant difference among the groups was not detected. These results may be due to a wider involvement of other cations (sodium, calcium) in the pathophysiology of pregnancy.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Erythrocytes / analysis*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypertension / blood
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Intracellular Fluid / analysis
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Postpartum Period / blood
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Potassium / blood*
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Pre-Eclampsia / blood
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Pregnancy / blood*
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Pregnancy Complications / blood*
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / blood
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Pregnancy in Diabetics / blood
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Puerperal Disorders / blood