Abstract
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Identify the location where a DVT is most common in pregnant women versus non-pregnant women.
Summarize the hemodynamic changes in the deep venous system of the lower extremity that occur during pregnancy.
Recall where most of the total blood volume is stored in the human body.
The CFVs in the participants demonstrated statistically ___________ regarding blood flow with the advancement of their pregnancies. A. Moderately increased and constriction B. Significant slowing and distention C. Slowing and constriction D. Mild slowing and constriction
During pregnancy, what could provide an alert to obstetricians and other providers in the identification of pregnancy-related venous complications? A. Family history of May-Thurner syndrome B. The appearance of Telangiectasia in the patients’ lower extremities C. The increase in varicose veins in the patients’ lower extremities D. Changes that occur in the CFV diameter and flow velocities
Where is 60% to 70% of a human’s total blood volume stored? A. In the venous system B. In the visceral organs C. In the small and large intestines D. In the skeletal system
What segment of the deep venous system is the most favorable site for thrombus formation in pregnant women? A. Popliteal vein B. Medial and lateral gastrocnemius veins C. Soleal sinuses of the calf D. Iliofemoral segment
There was significant vessel dilatation and a corresponding _________ in mean blood flow velocities in the left and right CFV, respectively, in participants in their third trimester compared with those in their second trimester. A. Increase B. Leveling C. Decrease D. Slight increase
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