<|im_start|>system
You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Question: Uterine souffle :
Options:
A. Is a soft blowing murmur synchronous with foetal hea sounds
B. Is due to increase in blood flow through the dilated uterine vessels
C. Is due to the active foetal movements
D. Indicates the underlying foetal distress
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The correct option is B: Is due to increase in blood flow through the dilated uterine vessels. Explanation: Ans. is b i.e. Is due to increase in blood flow through the dilated uterine vessels Uterine souffle is a soft blowing systolic murmur The sound is synchronous with maternal pulse It is due to increase in blood flow through the dilated uterine vessels Heard low down at the sides of the uterus, best on the left side It can also be heard in big uterine fibroid. Note Soft blowing murmur synchronous with the fetal hea sound is called Fetal / Funic souffle.<|im_end|>
