Evidence and clinical relevance of maternal-fetal cardiac coupling: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Researchers have long suspected a mutual interaction between maternal and fetal heart rhythms, referred to as maternal-fetal cardiac coupling (MFCC). While several studies have been published on this phenomenon, they vary in terms of methodologies, populations assessed, and definitions of coupling. Moreover, a clear discussion of the potential clinical implications is often lacking. Subsequently, we perform a scoping review to map the current state of the research in this field and, by doing so, form a foundation for future clinically oriented research on this topic.

Methods

A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane. Filters were only set for language (English, Dutch, and German literature were included) and not for year of publication. Aft

SUBMITTER: Nichting TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337870 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature