00:00 Pregnancy complications, abruptio placenta. 00:04 This occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus and can lead to external bleeding if its attachment is lower or internal bleeding if the attachment is higher. 00:17 The mechanism here is premature detachment of the placenta villi from normal implantation site where you have abrupt detachment of the placenta. 00:27 Risk factors for this include diabetes, hypertension, trauma, cocaine abuse, smoking, previous abruption, and multiparity. 00:38 Signs and symptoms are painful bleeding during the third trimester and a tender uterus. 00:45 Complication can be disseminated intravascular coagulation or DIC due to maternal hemorrhage.
The lecture Abruptio Placentae by Mohammad Hajighasemi-Ossareh, MD is from the course Pregnancy Complications.
Which of the following is considered the LEAST likely risk factor for abruptio placentae?
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