Vascular contraction of umbilical arteries of pregnant women with preeclampsia

• Main Authors: Gabriela Morelli Zampieri (Author), Priscila Rezeck Nunes (Author), Joelcio Francisco Abbade (Author), Carlos Alan Dias Junior (Author), Valeria Cristina Sandrim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: Potassium channels have an important role in the vascular adaptation during pregnancy and a reduction in the expression of adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels (Katp) has been linked to preeclampsia. Activation of Katp induces vasodilation; however, no previous stu...