Question

A 34 year old woman at 10 weeks gestation has chronic hypertension. According to NICE guidance, which additional prophylactic medication should be offered to reduce the risk of pre eclampsia, provided there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Low dose Aspirin from 12 weeks until birth

Answer

Low molecular weight Heparin throughout pregnancy

Answer

High dose Prednisolone from first trimester

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Statin therapy from second trimester

Answer

ACE inhibitor from first trimester

Practice question

A 34 year old woman at 10 weeks gestation has chronic hypertension. According to NICE guidance, which additional prophylactic medication should be offered to reduce the risk of pre eclampsia, provided there are no contraindications?