Reference Ranges for Left Modified Myocardial Performance Index: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The modified myocardial performance index (mod-MPI) is a noninvasive Doppler-derived metric used to evaluate fetal cardiac function. However, the reference ranges for mod-MPI in normal fetuses are not clearly defined, which limits the use of this technology in fetuses with potential cardiac compromise. Thus, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published mod-MPI reference ranges across gestation.

Methods

The published literature was systematically searched, and all published articles in any language that provided values for the left ventricular mod-MPI obtained in low-risk, singleton fetuses were considered eligible for further review. All retrieved titles and abstracts were independently reviewed by two researchers. Mean and standard dev

SUBMITTER: Bligard KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994601 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature