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What is the recommended management for early intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
What is the recommended management for early intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
- Venous circulation assessment
- Amniocentesis for karyotyping and TORCH testing
- Antepartum fetal testing
- Detailed ultrasound (correct)
Which factor warrants maintaining a high index of suspicion in cases of oligohydramnios?
Which factor warrants maintaining a high index of suspicion in cases of oligohydramnios?
- Post-term pregnancy
- Fetal macrosomia
- Aneuploidy (correct)
- Maternal diabetes
What should be included in the surveillance plan for monitoring fetal well-being in IUGR cases?
What should be included in the surveillance plan for monitoring fetal well-being in IUGR cases?
- Cordocentesis
- Early IUGR evaluation
- Doppler ultrasound assessment (correct)
- Antenatal testing at viability
What is a common adverse outcome associated with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
What is a common adverse outcome associated with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
Which fetal parameter is not typically included in the surveillance plan for IUGR?
Which fetal parameter is not typically included in the surveillance plan for IUGR?
What type of Doppler is recommended for assessing fetal blood flow in cases of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
What type of Doppler is recommended for assessing fetal blood flow in cases of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
In cases where a significant proportion of the villous vascular tree is abnormal, what can be observed in terms of end-diastolic velocities?
In cases where a significant proportion of the villous vascular tree is abnormal, what can be observed in terms of end-diastolic velocities?
What is indicated by the persistence of an early diastolic notch in the uterine artery flow velocity waveform?
What is indicated by the persistence of an early diastolic notch in the uterine artery flow velocity waveform?
What is the significance of a high-volume diastolic flow in the uterine artery beyond 24 weeks gestation?
What is the significance of a high-volume diastolic flow in the uterine artery beyond 24 weeks gestation?
What does the decline in diastolic velocities associated with elevated placental vascular resistance lead to?
What does the decline in diastolic velocities associated with elevated placental vascular resistance lead to?
What is indicated by abnormal precordial venous flows in cases where reversal of end-diastolic velocities is present?
What is indicated by abnormal precordial venous flows in cases where reversal of end-diastolic velocities is present?
What is the significance of a low-impedance waveform with no diastolic notch in the uterine artery by 20 weeks gestation?
What is the significance of a low-impedance waveform with no diastolic notch in the uterine artery by 20 weeks gestation?
What is the main difference in fetal growth between the first 16 weeks and beyond 32 weeks?
What is the main difference in fetal growth between the first 16 weeks and beyond 32 weeks?
What factors can influence intrauterine growth according to the provided text?
What factors can influence intrauterine growth according to the provided text?
What is a characteristic of symmetric Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) according to the text?
What is a characteristic of symmetric Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) according to the text?
What distinguishes Asymmetric IUGR from Symmetric IUGR?
What distinguishes Asymmetric IUGR from Symmetric IUGR?
Which condition is associated with Tri 13 according to the text?
Which condition is associated with Tri 13 according to the text?
What is an important ultrasound measurement for diagnosing IUGR according to the text?
What is an important ultrasound measurement for diagnosing IUGR according to the text?
What happens to the Doppler index in cases of marked brain sparing in IUGR?
What happens to the Doppler index in cases of marked brain sparing in IUGR?
What is a potential indicator of an abnormal Doppler index in fetal circulation?
What is a potential indicator of an abnormal Doppler index in fetal circulation?
How does cerebral edema impact the Indices PI and RI?
How does cerebral edema impact the Indices PI and RI?
In the normal fetal thoracic aorta, what range of Pulsatility Index (PI) values are observed from 20 to 40 weeks?
In the normal fetal thoracic aorta, what range of Pulsatility Index (PI) values are observed from 20 to 40 weeks?
What characterizes the blood flow pattern in the ductus venosus under normal circumstances?
What characterizes the blood flow pattern in the ductus venosus under normal circumstances?
How is the Doppler index affected by increased resistance in IUGR in reference to the middle cerebral artery?
How is the Doppler index affected by increased resistance in IUGR in reference to the middle cerebral artery?
What is the effect of low dose aspirin, according to Leitich et al 1997 meta-analysis?
What is the effect of low dose aspirin, according to Leitich et al 1997 meta-analysis?
What is recommended as the basis for decision-making in case of preterm I.U.G.R.?
What is recommended as the basis for decision-making in case of preterm I.U.G.R.?
What is the association observed between high resistance and IUGR involving the umbilical artery?
What is the association observed between high resistance and IUGR involving the umbilical artery?
What percentage of precipitating antenatal asphyxia can be predicted by positive postnatal ventilation (PPV)?
What percentage of precipitating antenatal asphyxia can be predicted by positive postnatal ventilation (PPV)?
What characteristic describes a normal umbilical artery flow velocity waveform?
What characteristic describes a normal umbilical artery flow velocity waveform?
'Moderate abnormalities in the villous vascular structure' lead to what in terms of blood flow resistance and end-diastolic velocities?
'Moderate abnormalities in the villous vascular structure' lead to what in terms of blood flow resistance and end-diastolic velocities?
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