OB GYN terms Flashcards
1
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Reverse diastolic flow
A
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.
2
Q
Hydrops
A
fluid in >2 areas
skin edema, pleural effusion, ascites, pericardial
3
Q
Causes of Hydrops
A
Infection
Genetics
Cardiac/GI/GU/lungs
Anemia (elevated MCA dopplers)
Unknown