Wouldn't weight gain increase afterload due to increased peripheral resistance, which also increases AR?
imgdocIn pregnant women, afterload decreases, regardless of weight change. +
leap1608weight gain would decrease the preload
and in pregnancy the afterload decreases as placenta is connected in parallel with the system.
hence weight gain would not lead to accentuation of murmur+
submitted by โcheesetouch(249)
pregnancy causes hypervolemia, and higher blood volume/flow through the heart will increase murmurs (aortic regurg.)