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TABLE 2. Hormonal factors influencing sodium excretion in pregnancy.

Augmentation

Diminution

↑ Progesterone

↑ Antidiuretic hormone

↑ Atrial natriuretic hormone

↑ Prostacyclin

↑ Plasma Aldosterone

↑ Plasma Renin-Angiotensin II

↑ Thromboxane A2

↑ Estrogens

↑ Cortisol