Fig. 13.1 Correlation of T3, T4 and TSH values with thyroid disorders observed during screening Fig. 13.2 Changes in maternal and foetal thyroid function during pregnancy Interestingly, the secretion of…
Fig. 37.1 Insertion of the membrane on the placenta – “T” sign indicated monochorionicity and “λ” sign indicated dichorionicity Dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins form when splitting takes place by the…
Variables Traditional (N = 100) Early (N = 23) P value Age (years) 31 ± 6 30 ± 6 0.67 Parity 2.1 ± 1.7 1.9 ± 1.5 0.64 Hx of gestational HTN 43 % 30 % 0.56 Twin pregnancy 13 % 26…
Cardiovascular system: Plasma volume increases by 50 % which leads to dilutional anemia and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity. Signs of hemorrhagic shock appear late. Heart rate is increased by 15–20 beats…
Fig. 31.1 Relation of rate of abortion complications and gestational age Table 31.1 Complications of MTP/abortion Immediate Remote 1. Injury to the cervix (cervical lacerations) 2. Vasovagal shock 3. Hemorrhage…
Least resistance Nerves, blood, mucous membranes, muscles, amniotic fluid Intermediate resistance Dry skin Most resistance Tendons, fat, bones Voltage Voltage is the measure of difference in electrical potential between two…
Women’s health concerns Pregnancy Post-partum state Hormonal contraceptive or replacement therapy Thrombophilia Deficiency of antithrombin 3 and protein C and S Factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene mutation Antiphospholipid antibodies Hyperhomocysteinaemia…
Drug Clinical features and Diagnosis Maternal and fetal effects Management and antidotes Acetaminophen Paracetamol Calpol Pacimol Nausea, vomiting, anorexia; right upper quadrant pain. Icterus, right upper quadrant abdominal tenderness; lethargy;…
Fig. 20.1 Diagrammatic/Schematic representation of May-Thurner syndrome (Courtesy (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2056380) [34]) Pregnant women are many a times advised bed rest and hence decreased mobility [46, 62]. They also have a tendency…
Trey and Davidson [1] England [10] France [13] International Association for the Study of the Liver 15 Acute liver failure (occurrence of HE within 4 weeks after onset of symptoms)…
