Rhumatology MFM questions Flashcards
1
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Diagnosis of APS
A
Clinical: stillbirth, recurrent miscarriages, delivery prior to 34 weeks for hypertension/placental insuffiency, thromobsis
lab: lupus anticoagulant or med/high titers for anticardiolipin and beta 2 glycoprotein. 2 occasions 12 weeks apart
2
Q
Clinical implications of lupus anticoagulant
A
39% of woem had fetal death, early delivery for hypertension, SGA, neonatal death despite treatment
3
Q
clinical indications for anticardiolipin and beta 2 glycoprotein
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when treated- not associated with any clinical outcomes
