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  • Obstetrics
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • The microcirculation undergoes significant adaptations during pregnancy to support fetal development.
  • Despite its importance, the role of microcirculation in pregnancy-related pathologies is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review physiological changes in the microcirculation during pregnancy.
  • To discuss the microcirculation's role in gestational pathologies.
  • To explore available technologies for studying the pregnant microcirculation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on microcirculation during pregnancy.
  • Discussion of non-interventional measurement techniques.
  • Analysis of the microcirculation's involvement in pregnancy complications.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancy induces specific physiological modifications in the microcirculation.
  • Microcirculatory dysfunction is linked to several pregnancy-related diseases.
  • Emerging technologies facilitate in-vivo study of the pregnant microcirculation.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding microcirculatory adaptations is key to managing pregnancy.
  • Further research using advanced imaging is needed to elucidate microcirculatory roles in pregnancy pathologies.
  • Non-invasive techniques promise to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.