A pregnant lady was admitted with diagnosis of PIH for monitoring and bed rest. In supine position which of the following is a complication of the below representation?
Ans. B Supine vena cava syndromeRef: William Obstetrics pg. 1369The image shows the developing baby compressing the IVC of the mother. This will lead to reduced venous return and development of dizziness and hypotension in the mother. This is called supine hypotension syndrome or supine vena cava syndrome.
Abdominal aorta syndrome
Supine vena cava syndrome
Ascending aorta syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome
Heart, Circulation, and Blood