Question

A 30-year-old woman with chronic hypertension and previous early-onset pre-eclampsia is planning pregnancy. According to guidelines, which prophylactic measure is recommended to reduce her risk of recurrent pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose aspirin commenced before 16 weeks' gestation

Answer

High-dose vitamin C from conception

Answer

Routine prophylactic heparin throughout pregnancy

Answer

No prophylaxis is effective

Answer

Avoid pregnancy completely

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman with chronic hypertension and previous early-onset pre-eclampsia is planning pregnancy. According to guidelines, which prophylactic measure is recommended to reduce her risk of recurrent pre-eclampsia?