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Pregnancy is described as a hyperdynamic state and physiological changes occur as early as 6-8 weeks gestation. Progesterone causes widespread vasodilatation and oestrogen is thought to contribute to a 40-50 per cent increase of blood volume. The diastolic blood pressure falls on average 6-17 mmHg, with BP lowest during the second trimester. ................
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