Arterial blood pressure is regulated by a variety of endocrine, autocrine and neuronal systems. Natriuretic peptides and nitric oxide are important factors that exert synergistic vascular and cardiac actions and their ...

BACKGROUND: Preterm birth accounts for 60% to 80% of neonatal mortality. Approximately one-third of preterm births are caused by the spontaneous onset of preterm labor. Nevertheless, 70% to 90% of women diagnosed with ...

Intra-uterine growth restriction is the second risk factor for perinatal mortality. When intra-uterine growth restriction is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency, compensatory mechanisms to maintain oxygenation and ...