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In a pregnant woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease, which valvular abnormality is a common occurrence?
In a pregnant woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease, which valvular abnormality is a common occurrence?
- Tricuspid stenosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Mitral regurgitation (correct)
- Aortic stenosis
What cardiovascular complication is a pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome at an increased risk of?
What cardiovascular complication is a pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome at an increased risk of?
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Aortic dissection (correct)
- Ventricular septal defect
- Pulmonary embolism
What is the most likely cause of worsening dyspnea and a diastolic murmur in a pregnant woman with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the most likely cause of worsening dyspnea and a diastolic murmur in a pregnant woman with rheumatic heart disease?
- Aortic stenosis
- Tricuspid stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation (correct)
- Pulmonary hypertension
Which valvular abnormality is generally contraindicated during pregnancy in a woman with Marfan syndrome?
Which valvular abnormality is generally contraindicated during pregnancy in a woman with Marfan syndrome?
What is the most likely cause of a diastolic murmur in a pregnant woman with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the most likely cause of a diastolic murmur in a pregnant woman with rheumatic heart disease?
In a pregnant woman with a prosthetic heart valve, which anticoagulant is generally contraindicated during pregnancy?
In a pregnant woman with a prosthetic heart valve, which anticoagulant is generally contraindicated during pregnancy?
Which anticoagulant is contraindicated during pregnancy as it crosses the placenta and may cause fetal abnormalities?
Which anticoagulant is contraindicated during pregnancy as it crosses the placenta and may cause fetal abnormalities?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a pregnant woman with sudden-onset severe chest pain and dyspnea, and an ECG showing ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a pregnant woman with sudden-onset severe chest pain and dyspnea, and an ECG showing ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads?
A pregnant woman with a history of type 1 diabetes presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A pregnant woman with a history of type 1 diabetes presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presenting with sudden-onset dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presenting with sudden-onset dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis?
What is the most important intervention to optimize the chances of a healthy pregnancy for a 28-year-old woman with pre-existing type 1 diabetes who is planning to conceive?
What is the most important intervention to optimize the chances of a healthy pregnancy for a 28-year-old woman with pre-existing type 1 diabetes who is planning to conceive?
What should be considered regarding metformin in a pregnant woman with pre-existing type 2 diabetes?
What should be considered regarding metformin in a pregnant woman with pre-existing type 2 diabetes?
What is the preferred anticoagulant during pregnancy due to its favorable safety profile and inability to cross the placenta?
What is the preferred anticoagulant during pregnancy due to its favorable safety profile and inability to cross the placenta?
Which condition, characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema occurring after 20 weeks of gestation, poses an increased risk in women with pre-existing diabetes?
Which condition, characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema occurring after 20 weeks of gestation, poses an increased risk in women with pre-existing diabetes?
What is the most concerning complication of pregnancy related to the hypercoagulable state, presenting with sudden-onset dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis?
What is the most concerning complication of pregnancy related to the hypercoagulable state, presenting with sudden-onset dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis?
Which intervention before conception plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of congenital anomalies and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with pre-existing diabetes?
Which intervention before conception plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of congenital anomalies and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with pre-existing diabetes?
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