OB GYN terms Flashcards

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Reverse diastolic flow

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reversal of diastolic flow can be seen. This signifies the presence of marked inequity in regional vascular resistances, with an impetus toward flow away from the placenta in diastole to a region within the fetus of vascular resistances that is lower than the placenta.

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Hydrops

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fluid in >2 areas
skin edema, pleural effusion, ascites, pericardial

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Causes of Hydrops

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Infection
Genetics
Cardiac/GI/GU/lungs
Anemia (elevated MCA dopplers)
Unknown

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