Why the study?
Diabetes mellitus adversely affects maternal and fetal outcomes, and the non-invasive Caval Aortic Index could provide insights into functional vascular changes and predict perinatal complications.
Can the Caval Aortic Index and ultrasound measurements of IVC and aorta predict adverse perinatal outcomes in diabetic pregnant women?
Can the Caval Aortic Index and ultrasound measurements of IVC and aorta predict adverse perinatal outcomes in diabetic pregnant women?
IVC and aortic diameters are significantly higher in pregnant women with diabetes compared to healthy controls, suggesting potential utility of these measurements in assessing vascular changes.
May assist vascular assessment in diabetic pregnancy; leaves open prediction of adverse perinatal outcomes pending prospective validation.
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