scholarly journals Fetal Medicine Foundation reference ranges for umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery pulsatility index and cerebroplacental ratio

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ciobanu ◽  
A. Wright ◽  
A. Syngelaki ◽  
D. Wright ◽  
R. Akolekar ◽  
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2004 ◽  
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Author(s):  
M. Palacio ◽  
F. Figueras ◽  
L. Zamora ◽  
J. M. Jiménez ◽  
B. Puerto ◽  
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1970 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
S Paudel ◽  
B Lohani ◽  
G Gurung ◽  
MA Ansari ◽  
P Kayastha

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to categorize new reference ranges for measurements of commonly used umbilical artery and fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler indices (Pulsatility Index, Resistance Index, and Systolic: Diastolic ratio) in uncomplicated third trimester pregnancy. Methods: This was a prospective cross sectional study involving 101 singleton uncomplicated pregnancies of 30 to 37 weeks of gestation. Umbilical artery indices were obtained from free floating loop and middle cerebral Doppler indices were obtained from the proximal third of the artery with flow towards the probe. Regression equations were used to categorize reference ranges and percentile fitted Normograms were obtained for all the parameters. Results: Among 101 singleton pregnancies between 30 and 37 weeks of gestation, 65 (64.35%) were primigravida women and 36 (34.65%) were multigravida. Mean maternal age was 23.12years (range 16 to 35 years). Maximum number of pregnancies (18.81%) was at 34 weeks of gestation. The established percentiles of Doppler indices showed a continuous reduction of all the measured indices as pregnancy increases (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Reference ranges were obtained for the middle cerebral artery and umbilical artery Doppler indices. These ranges are consistent with similar studies done by other authors. Keywords: Doppler study; fetal Middle cerebral artery; pulsatility index; resistance index; systolic; diastolic ratio; umbilical artery DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/joim.v32i3.4953 Journal of Institute of Medicine, December, 2010; 32:3 5-13


Author(s):  
Geeta Singh ◽  
Neerja Gupta ◽  
Sangeeta Singhal ◽  
Pramod Kishor Sharma

Background: IUGR is a most common and complex problem in modern obstetrics. Most commonly use methods to assess fetal condition are BPP and NST which are not sensitive for predicting better perinatal outcome.  Present study was an effort to evaluate the role of ratio of pulsatility index (PI) of middle cerebral artery and umbilical artery which is called cerebro placental ratio as the most sensitive, specific and accurate predictor of adverse perinatal outcome in clinically suspected IUGR Pregnancies.Methods: 50 clinically suspected IUGR Pregnancies attending antenatal clinics Muzaffarnagar Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarnagar were subjected to Doppler ultrasound evaluation Doppler velocity wave form of umbilical artery and fetal middle cerebral artery were obtained. Pulsatility index ratio of MCA and umbilical artery (cerebro placental ratio) was evaluated in each case. Abnormal ratio is defined as CPR<1.08 considered as cut of value. Ratio was coo related clinically with perinatal outcome.Results: Out of 50 antenatal cases, 63% neonates had birth weight <2.5 kg. There were 6 IUD’S and 44 live births, 9 neonates were admitted to NICU, 7 neonates had 5 min. APGAR score <7 and 13 neonates were born by emergency CS. Of the 6 IUDS, 4 cases had reversal of blood flow umbilical artery and 2 cases had absent diastolic flow. In all cases of reversal Diastolic flow, IUD occurred within 7 days of diagnosis. Conclusions: CPR is the most sensitive, specific and accurate parameter in prediction of adverse perinatal outcome and thus can help in decreasing perinatal mortality.


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