Is There Inconsistency in the Umbilical Artery and Pulsatility Index compared to the Systolic/Diastolic Ratio Doppler Velocimetry in Fetuses with Fetal Growth Restriction?
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Authors: Manisha Sigdel, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Harrisburg Timothy Canavan, UPMC of Central PA Pooja Brar, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg
Growth-restricted infants have increased perinatal mortality and risk for spontaneous preterm delivery. Doppler studies in ultrasound are valuable in evaluating fetuses with growth restriction, which can be used to evaluate blood flow and assess fetal well-being. However, further research is needed to fully understand the clinical implications of S/D ratio and PI measurements and the process of obtaining measurements from an identified waveform is a major source of error in Doppler ultrasound studies. Therefore, it is important to determine if there are discrepancies in Doppler ultrasound measurements and if one value better assesses fetal well-being to make better-informed clinical decisions.