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Placenta Previa Pathophysiology

The document discusses placenta previa, a condition where the placenta covers part or all of the cervix. It identifies age, gender, history of placenta previa, multiparity, and smoking as risk factors. The stages of placenta development are described starting from fertilization through implantation and formation of the placenta in the uterus. Types of placenta previa are defined based on how much of the cervix is covered. Risks of vaginal bleeding and complications like hypotension, shock and death if not properly managed are outlined. Good prognosis is associated with treatment and checkups while poor prognosis can include bleeding, shock and death.

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Placenta Previa Pathophysiology

The document discusses placenta previa, a condition where the placenta covers part or all of the cervix. It identifies age, gender, history of placenta previa, multiparity, and smoking as risk factors. The stages of placenta development are described starting from fertilization through implantation and formation of the placenta in the uterus. Types of placenta previa are defined based on how much of the cervix is covered. Risks of vaginal bleeding and complications like hypotension, shock and death if not properly managed are outlined. Good prognosis is associated with treatment and checkups while poor prognosis can include bleeding, shock and death.

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Predisposing Factor Precipitating Factors

- Age Placenta Previa - History of placenta previa


- Gender - Multipara women
- Genetic predisposition - Smoking

Increase progesterone and estrogen level

Preembryonic Stage

Production of fertilize ovum

Implantation in the uterus

Embryonic Stage

Placenta arise from the


thropoblast tissues

Insufficient blood supply

Placenta migrates to where there is sufficient


blood supply

Placenta resides in the lower segment

Total Placenta Previa Partial Placenta Previa Marginal Placenta Previa Low-lying Placenta Previa

The placenta completely The placenta partially The placenta touches, but The placenta encroaches the
covers the top of the covers the top of the does not cover, the top of lower segment of the uterus but
cervix cervix the cervix. does not infringe on the cervical
os

Profuse Bright red Painless Vaginal Bleeding


Bleeding

If Treated and Managed: If not treated and Managed:


-Avoidance of Sexual intercourse and
vaginal examinations
- Frequent Check-ups Profused Bleeding

GOOD PROGNOSIS Hypotension

POOR PROGNOSIS

DEATH of Mother
and FETUS COMA HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK

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