USCOM 1A in Maternal Medicine - Intrauterine Growth Retardation

The maternal hemodynamic profile is a window to the health of the developing fetus as it reflects the physiology of blood flow between the mother and baby. Abnormal maternal cardiovascular adaption is connected with hypertensive disorders and results in reduction in oxygen delivered to the placenta, a critical determinant of fetal well-being. Non-invasive evaluation of the maternal hemodynamics provides early insight into the parameters of the maladaptation and points to direction of treatment.

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