Fetal Doppler assessment in pregnancy

IF 3.9 2区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2025.102594

Jose H. Ochoa , Daniel Cafici

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Abstract

Fetal Doppler assessment plays a crucial role in monitoring the fetal well-being during pregnancy. This non-invasive technique assesses blood flow dynamics in key fetal vessels, namely the umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus.

The umbilical artery Doppler provides valuable insights into placental function aiding in the early detection of fetal growth restriction and fetal distress.

Assessment of the middle cerebral artery Doppler provides information on the adequacy of cerebral perfusion. It is highly sensitive to changes in fetal oxygenation and contributes to the management of advanced stages of early fetal growth restriction. It is also a valuable and sometimes standalone marker for late-term fetal hypoxic compromise and fetal anemia.

Doppler evaluation of ductus venosus offers additional data for identifying cardiac compromise and predicting adverse perinatal outcomes.

Incorporating these Doppler assessments into routine prenatal care enhances the ability to detect and manage fetal compromise, ultimately improving pregnancy outcomes.

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Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

9.40

自引率

1.80%

发文量

113

审稿时长

54 days

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