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What happens to the mother's blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy?
What happens to the mother's blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy?
- They remain the same as before pregnancy.
- They increase to approximately 50 percent more than before pregnancy. (correct)
- They peak in the first trimester and decrease afterward.
- They decrease gradually throughout pregnancy.
At what stage does the mother's blood volume peak during pregnancy?
At what stage does the mother's blood volume peak during pregnancy?
- After delivery
- Second trimester (correct)
- First trimester
- Third trimester
When are particular periods of high risk for cardiac decompensation during pregnancy?
When are particular periods of high risk for cardiac decompensation during pregnancy?
- Every trimester
- After delivery
- During the first trimester
- At the end of the second semester at 28-32 weeks (correct)
What symptoms may the normal hemodynamic changes of pregnancy produce?
What symptoms may the normal hemodynamic changes of pregnancy produce?
What happens to blood circulation in the immediate postpartum period?
What happens to blood circulation in the immediate postpartum period?
What effect does receiving epidural or spinal anesthesia during delivery have on blood pressure?
What effect does receiving epidural or spinal anesthesia during delivery have on blood pressure?
What effect does excessive blood loss with delivery have on the heart?
What effect does excessive blood loss with delivery have on the heart?
In what position can the gravid uterus dramatically affect venous return to the heart?
In what position can the gravid uterus dramatically affect venous return to the heart?
What conditions can lead to left-sided heart failure?
What conditions can lead to left-sided heart failure?
What is a common sign/symptom of left-sided heart failure?
What is a common sign/symptom of left-sided heart failure?
How does the left side of the heart respond in left-sided heart failure?
How does the left side of the heart respond in left-sided heart failure?
What happens when fluid passes into the alveoli in pulmonary edema?
What happens when fluid passes into the alveoli in pulmonary edema?
What is the primary reason for the productive cough with blood-speckled sputum in this condition?
What is the primary reason for the productive cough with blood-speckled sputum in this condition?
What symptom indicates severe pulmonary edema in this condition?
What symptom indicates severe pulmonary edema in this condition?
Why can thrombus formation occur as a secondary problem in Mitral Stenosis?
Why can thrombus formation occur as a secondary problem in Mitral Stenosis?
What is the primary management strategy recommended for Coarctation of the Aorta to decrease strain on the aorta?
What is the primary management strategy recommended for Coarctation of the Aorta to decrease strain on the aorta?
Why does sudden awakening at night with shortness of breath occur in this condition?
Why does sudden awakening at night with shortness of breath occur in this condition?
Which of the following is a sign of myocardial failure in a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy?
Which of the following is a sign of myocardial failure in a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy?
Which medication is considered the drug of choice for early pregnancy to prevent thrombus formation in this condition?
Which medication is considered the drug of choice for early pregnancy to prevent thrombus formation in this condition?
What is the advised therapy for a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy to maintain heart function?
What is the advised therapy for a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy to maintain heart function?
Why is oral contraception contraindicated in women with peripartal cardiomyopathy?
Why is oral contraception contraindicated in women with peripartal cardiomyopathy?
What can an uncorrected anomaly of extreme liver enlargement lead to in pregnant women?
What can an uncorrected anomaly of extreme liver enlargement lead to in pregnant women?
What does the abbreviation NCM 109 refer to in the text?
What does the abbreviation NCM 109 refer to in the text?
What is the main cause of peripartal cardiomyopathy according to the text?
What is the main cause of peripartal cardiomyopathy according to the text?
In peripartal cardiomyopathy, why is a woman advised not to attempt any further pregnancies?
In peripartal cardiomyopathy, why is a woman advised not to attempt any further pregnancies?
Based on the text, what could MTRYDHFIDIAO EMOL possibly stand for?
Based on the text, what could MTRYDHFIDIAO EMOL possibly stand for?
What is the likely meaning of AORBTNIO based on the context?
What is the likely meaning of AORBTNIO based on the context?
In the text, what is the likely description of CADTIOSY?
In the text, what is the likely description of CADTIOSY?
What does OPRM possibly refer to according to the information provided?
What does OPRM possibly refer to according to the information provided?
What could LAEFT TPSOAILIMNO likely stand for in the given context?
What could LAEFT TPSOAILIMNO likely stand for in the given context?
