Fetal heart quantification ultrasound technology for the quantitative analysis of fetal cardiac morphology and function in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and fetus, including impaired fetal cardiac development and function. Accurate assessment of fetal heart morphology and function is essential for the early detection and management of potential complications. This study investigated the clinical application value of fetal heart quantification (Fetal HQ) technology in evaluating the cardiac morphology and function in fetuses from pregnancies affected by HDP.

Methods

This prospective study examined 43 fetuses from singleton pregnancies complicated by HDP [mean gestational age (GA) 29.5±2.8 weeks] and 50 fetuses from normal pregnancies (mean GA 29.2±2.4 weeks). All participants underwent fetal ultrasonography from Augus

SUBMITTER: Peng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature