Doppler Waveforms of Fetal Middle Cerebral Artery in Iranian Pregnancies
Author Information
Author(s): Tarzamni Mohammad Kazem, Nezami Nariman, Sobhani Narges, Eshraghi Nazanin, Tarzamni Maryam, Talebi Yashar
Primary Institution: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The study aims to establish normal values and nomograms for Doppler flow velocity indices of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) in Iranian pregnancies and compare them with other populations.
Conclusion
The study found that certain Doppler indices decreased while others increased as gestational age progressed, with similar patterns observed in other populations.
Supporting Evidence
- Doppler flow velocity waveform analysis can predict at-risk fetuses in high-risk pregnancies.
- The study established normal values for MCA Doppler indices in Iranian pregnancies.
- The findings showed a parabolic pattern for certain indices as gestational age progressed.
- The study's results were consistent with findings from other populations.
Takeaway
Doctors looked at blood flow in babies' brains during pregnancy to see how healthy they are, and they found some patterns that are similar to other countries.
Methodology
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 1037 normal pregnant women who underwent MCA Doppler studies between 20 and 40 weeks of gestation.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from using a single investigator for Doppler assessments.
Limitations
The study excluded women with certain conditions, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were normal pregnant women aged between 20 and 40 weeks of gestation from a low-risk population.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval constructed for each parameter.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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