To investigate the correlation between normal fetal biventricular myocardial function and gestational age using velocity vector imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the left and right ventricular segmental and global myocardial function of normal fetuses using velocity vector imaging and explore the correlation between global myocardial function parameters and gestational age.

Methods

A total of 127 normal fetuses were selected and divided into five groups according to gestational age for the measurement of their left and right ventricular segmental and global velocity, strain, and strain rate. This study also explored the change trend in the global myocardial function parameters at different gestational ages and analyzed its correlation with gestational age.

Results

The peak velocities of the biventricular segments of the normal fetuses showed a decreasing trend from the basal to t

SUBMITTER: Hou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10076844 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature