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Couvelaire uterus (also
known as
uteroplacental apoplexy) is a rare but not a life-threatening
condition in
which loosening of the
placenta (abruptio placentae)...
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Fetal genes If the
cause of IUGR is
extrinsic to the
fetus (parental or
uteroplacental),
transfer of
oxygen and
nutrients to the
fetus is decreased. This causes...
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identifying the
phase of the cycle. The
spiral arteries are
converted for
uteroplacental blood flow
during pregnancy, involving: Loss of
smooth muscle and elastic...
- most
frequent cause of
asymmetric IUGR.
Metabolic changes occurring in
uteroplacental insufficiency:
Decrease in
overall thyroid function is
correlated with...
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multicystic kidney diseases,
renal hypoplasia,
amniotic rupture, toxemia, or
uteroplacental insufficiency from
maternal hypertension. The term
Potter sequence was...
- W; Eik-Nes,
Sturla H (eds.), "Chapter 11 -
Evaluation of
fetal and
uteroplacental blood flow",
Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Edinburgh: Elsevier...
- flow into and
through the
trophoblastic lacunae to give rise to the
uteroplacental circulation. Subsequently, new
cells derived from yolk sac will be established...
- hypertension,
collagen vascular disease, nephropathy, and
thrombophilia cause uteroplacental insufficiency.
These conditions decrease the
blood flow to
vital organs...
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stimulating cervical contractions.
Increases prostaglandin availability in
uteroplacental tissues.
Prostaglandins activate cervical contractions.
Prior to parturition...
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Histoplasmic transfer:
After nidation and
before establishment of
uteroplacental circulation,
embryonic nutrition is
derived from
decidual cells and...
