Publications by authors named "Patricio Gutierrez"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of high altitude on maternal cardiovascular function and its association with fetal growth restriction (FGR) during the last trimester of pregnancy in La Paz, Bolivia.
- Findings indicate that mothers experiencing FGR showed reduced cardiac output, increased systemic vascular resistance, and higher levels of maternal sFlt1 compared to controls, pointing to impaired cardiovascular performance.
- The results suggest that monitoring maternal cardiovascular function could help identify high-risk pregnancies at high altitudes and improve resource allocation to prevent negative outcomes for both mothers and infants.
The goals of the United Nation's Millennium Summit for reducing maternal mortality have proven difficult to achieve. In Bolivia, where maternal mortality is twice the South American average, improving the diagnosis, treatment and ultimately prevention of preeclampsia is key for achieving targeted reductions. We held a workshop in La Paz, Bolivia to review recent revisions in the diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia, barriers for their implementation, and means for overcoming them.
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