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Which of the following is a risk factor for placental abruption?
Which of the following is a risk factor for placental abruption?
- Advanced maternal age
- Low body mass index
- Multiparity (correct)
- Nulliparity
Why is the clinical diagnosis of placental abruption difficult?
Why is the clinical diagnosis of placental abruption difficult?
- Inaccurate diagnostic tests
- Lack of symptoms
- Highly variable presentation (correct)
- Lack of medical equipment
What is the leading cause of direct maternal death globally?
What is the leading cause of direct maternal death globally?
- Pregnancy-related complications
- Placental abruption
- Hemorrhage (correct)
- Vascular rupture
What percentage of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States is caused by hemorrhage?
What percentage of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States is caused by hemorrhage?
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What is the definition of placental abruption?
What is the definition of placental abruption?
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Study Notes
Risk Factors for Placental Abruption
- Hypertension is a risk factor for placental abruption.
Challenges in Diagnosis
- Clinical diagnosis of placental abruption is difficult due to its nonspecific symptoms.
Maternal Mortality
- Hemorrhage is the leading cause of direct maternal death globally.
Hemorrhage-Related Mortality in the US
- Hemorrhage accounts for approximately 27% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States.
Definition of Placental Abruption
- Placental abruption is defined as the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus, resulting in bleeding.
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