Novel Technique for Measurement of Fetal Right Myocardial Performance Index Using Dual Gate Pulsed-Wave Doppler

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 1585-1594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Young Lee ◽  
Hye-Sung Won ◽  
Jae-Yoon Shim ◽  
Pil-Ryang Lee ◽  
Ahm Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Index ◽  
Myocardial Performance Index ◽  
Myocardial Performance ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Pulsed Wave Doppler ◽  
Dual Gate

scholarly journals The (Pulsed-Wave) Doppler Fetal Myocardial Performance Index: Technical Challenges, Clinical Applications and Future Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Mahajan ◽  
Amanda Henry ◽  
Neama Meriki ◽  
Edgar Hernandez-Andrade ◽  
Fatima Crispi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Index ◽  
Myocardial Performance Index ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference Ranges ◽  
Myocardial Performance ◽  
Cardiac Strain ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Cardiovascular Assessment ◽  
Pulsed Wave Doppler ◽  
Parameter Measuring

Functional cardiovascular assessment is becoming an increasingly important tool in the study of fetal pathology. The myocardial performance index (MPI) is a parameter measuring global myocardial function. Since its introduction, several studies have proposed methods to improve its reproducibility and have constructed normative reference ranges. Fetal heart evaluation using the MPI is technically challenging, requiring specific training and expertise, and a consensus has yet to be reached on the method of delineating the time periods used to calculate the index. Despite these limitations, it has been shown to be a useful and highly sensitive parameter of dysfunction in a number of fetal pathologies. Further research is warranted into the effect of pathology on MPI, parameters of unilateral cardiac strain that utilise MPI, and automation of the MPI to encourage incorporation of the MPI as a useful tool in clinical practice.

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