7 Questions
What is the incidence of clinically significant venous thromboembolism during pregnancy?
1 in every 2000 pregnancies
Which coagulation factors are increased to the greatest extent during pregnancy?
Factor VII and fibrinogen
Which of the following factors increases the risk of developing venous thromboembolism during pregnancy?
Increased venous stasis
Which anticoagulants are recommended for use during pregnancy?
Unfractionated heparin
When does the risk of developing venous thromboembolism increase the most during pregnancy?
Third trimester
Which of the following is true about fibrinolysis during pregnancy?
Fibrinolysis is increased during pregnancy.
What evidence suggests increased fibrinolytic activity during pregnancy?
Elevated concentrations of D-dimer.
Test your knowledge on thromboembolism and its association with pregnancy in this quiz. Learn about the risks, causes, and prevention of this condition which can be a leading cause of maternal mortality.
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