Thromboembolism and Pregnancy
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What is the incidence of clinically significant venous thromboembolism during pregnancy?

  • 1 in every 2000 pregnancies (correct)
  • 1 in every 1000 pregnancies
  • 1 in every 500 pregnancies
  • 1 in every 100 pregnancies
  • Which coagulation factors are increased to the greatest extent during pregnancy?

  • Factor VIII and factor IX
  • Factor XII and factor XIII
  • Factor VII and fibrinogen (correct)
  • Factor X and factor XI
  • Which of the following factors increases the risk of developing venous thromboembolism during pregnancy?

  • Decreased estrogen levels
  • Decreased endothelial damage
  • Decreased coagulability factors
  • Increased venous stasis (correct)
  • Which anticoagulants are recommended for use during pregnancy?

    <p>Unfractionated heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the risk of developing venous thromboembolism increase the most during pregnancy?

    <p>Third trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about fibrinolysis during pregnancy?

    <p>Fibrinolysis is increased during pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence suggests increased fibrinolytic activity during pregnancy?

    <p>Elevated concentrations of D-dimer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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