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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following is true about fibrinolysis during pregnancy?

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

What evidence suggests increased fibrinolytic activity during pregnancy?

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

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