High Risk Pregnancy: Rheumatological Disorders and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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What is the defining feature of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?

  • History of repeated miscarriages
  • Elevated levels of inflammatory markers
  • Circulating antirheumatic antibodies
  • Presence of characteristic clinical features (correct)

    • How is APS diagnosed?

  • By examining family medical history
  • Meeting at least two clinical criteria
  • Meeting one clinical and one laboratory criterion (correct)
  • Only through laboratory testing

    • Which of the following is considered a clinical criterion for diagnosing APS?

  • Vascular thrombosis episodes (correct)
  • Elevated white blood cell count
  • History of unexplained weight loss
  • Fetal demise at 8 weeks

    • What type of thrombotic episodes are included in the clinical criteria for APS diagnosis?

    <p>Arterial, venous, or small vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what gestational age does APS-associated fetal demise qualify as a clinical criterion for diagnosis?

    <p>8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many consecutive miscarriages are considered a clinical criterion for APS diagnosis?

    <p>&gt;3 consecutive miscarriages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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