Question

A 34-year-old pregnant patient (12 weeks) with history of prior severe preeclampsia is seen for prenatal care. What preventive strategy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily starting at 12-28 weeks (ideally <16) until delivery

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg daily starting at 20 weeks

Answer

No aspirin; start calcium only

Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin throughout pregnancy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily starting at 30 weeks

Practice question

A 34-year-old pregnant patient (12 weeks) with history of prior severe preeclampsia is seen for prenatal care. What preventive strategy is indicated?