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Placental abruption epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Overview

It occurs in 1% of pregnancies world wide with a fetal mortality rate of 20-40% depending on the degree of separation. Placental abruption is also a significant contributor to maternal mortality. The heart rate of the fetus can be associated with the severity.[1]

References

References

  1. Usui R, Matsubara S, Ohkuchi A; et al. (2007). “Fetal heart rate pattern reflecting the severity of placental abruption”. doi:10.1007/s00404-007-0471-9. PMID 17896112.

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