Complications of pregnancy, adolescence and ageing

Question 1

What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

Answer 1

Affects how the ovaries work
Usually has increased testosterone

Higher insulin and high testorone are usually present

Question 2

What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Answer 2

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition affecting the left ventricle.

The walls of the left ventricle become thick and stiff. Over time, the heart can’t take in or pump out enough blood during each heartbeat to supply the body’s needs.

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Answer 3

Exercise induced SOB
Exercise induced chest pain
Palpitations

Question 4

What are the three spinal disorders that can occur as aging occurs?

Answer 4

Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis

Question 5

What is osteomyelitis?

Answer 5

Infection of the bone

Question 6

What cardiac symptoms can you get with pregnancy?

Answer 6

Increased ventricular wall mass
Increased stroke volume
Increased cardiac output
Peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 7

What is pre-eclampsia and eclampsia?

Answer 7

HTN in pregnancy
Causes kidney disfunction, coagulation disorders.

Question 8

What are the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia?

Answer 8

HTN
Headache
N&V
Abdo/chest pain
Visual changes
Nosebleeds
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