Myocardial performance index in fetuses with small-for-gestational age in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical utility and consistency of fetal Myocardial Performance Index (MPI) in assessing small for gestational age (SGA) remains contentious. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically evaluate the association between fetal MPI and SGA, and to assess the predictive value of MPI for adverse perinatal outcomes.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Library were searched up to January 13, 2025. Studies comparing fetal MPI in singleton SGA pregnancies with healthy controls were included. Reviews, case reports, and studies without a control group were excluded. Data extraction followed PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was prospectively registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023482293). Pooled estimates were generated using random-effects models fo

SUBMITTER: Deng B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature