Causes of Chronic Hypertension
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What is the primary cause of preeclampsia?

  • Diffuse microthrombosis in the placenta (correct)
  • Maternal immune response to fetal tissue
  • Inflammatory placental decidual vasculopathy
  • Altered trophoblastic invasion of the endometrium
  • How can endothelial damage in preeclampsia manifest in the mother?

  • Pathologic capillary leak resulting in rapid weight loss
  • Increased uteroplacental blood flow
  • Decreased responsiveness to vasoactive peptides
  • Nondependent edema and pulmonary edema (correct)
  • What clinical manifestation indicates decreased uteroplacental blood flow in preeclampsia?

  • High scores on a biophysical profile
  • Oligohydramnios
  • Hypertension
  • Nonreassuring fetal heart rate testing (correct)
  • What is the primary cause of hypertension in preeclampsia?

    <p>Vasospasm with arterial constriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alteration seen in hormonal responsiveness in women who develop preeclampsia?

    <p>Hyperresponsiveness to vasoactive peptides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women with chronic hypertension are likely to develop preeclampsia during pregnancy?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disorder in 90-95% of chronic hypertension cases?

    <p>Essential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of pregnancies are complicated by gestational hypertension without proteinuria?

    <p>3-4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible cause for secondary chronic hypertension?

    <p>Essential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women of childbearing age experience chronic hypertension?

    <p>20-25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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