Role of second trimester uterine artery doppler in early prediction of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction among high-risk Bahamian residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uterine artery doppler velocimetry has proven to be efficient in the prediction of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. We aimed to determine its value among high-risk Bahamian women and the most predictive parameter.

Methods

We prospectively observed 128 women to detect the frequency of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction development in relation to uterine artery doppler velocimetry. The main outcome measures were resistance index, pulsatility index and notching.

Results

The mean difference of 0.082 (±0.011; 95% CI: -0.096, -0.069) in the resistance index and 0.122 (±0.011; 95% CI: -0.144, -0.100) in the pulsatility index between those without preeclampsia and those with, was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The mean

SUBMITTER: Clare A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477355 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature