About this Research Topic
Recent studies have shed light on several key advances in the field of maternal factors and vascular remodelling in pregnancy. Researchers have identified novel hormonal mediators, such as relaxin and placental growth factor, that regulate vascular tone and endothelial function during pregnancy. Additionally, genetic studies have uncovered specific gene variants associated with altered vascular remodelling and increased susceptibility to pregnancy-related complications. Furthermore, advancements in imaging techniques, such as Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, have allowed for non-invasive monitoring of maternal vascular changes, enabling early detection and management of pregnancy-related disorders.
This Research Topic welcomes contributions of any type (clinical trial, correction, editorial, general commentary, hypothesis & theory, methods, mini review, opinion, original research, perspective, policy and practice reviews, review, study protocol, systematic review, technology and code) on topics around vascular remodelling in pregnancy, including but not limited to:
• Hormonal regulation of vascular tone
• Genetic factors influencing maternal vascular adaptation
• Role of angiogenic factors in placental vascular development
• Impact of oxidative stress on maternal vasculature
• Non-invasive imaging techniques for assessing maternal vascular changes
• Pregnancy-related disorders and impaired vascular remodelling
• Therapeutic interventions targeting maternal vascular remodelling
Keywords: pregnancy, vascular remodelling, maternal factors
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