Key result
Maternal diabetes in the third trimester was associated with significantly higher ductus venosus Doppler indices compared to non-diabetic pregnancies.
Why the study?
With increasing diabetic pregnancies, a straightforward and reliable method is needed to monitor the fetal cardiovascular system adversely affected by maternal hyperglycemia.
Does Doppler ultrasonography of the ductus venosus identify altered fetal cardiovascular indices in diabetic pregnancies compared to normal pregnancies?
Cross-Sectional (n=80)
Does Doppler ultrasonography of the ductus venosus identify altered fetal cardiovascular indices in diabetic pregnancies compared to normal pregnancies?
Ductus venosus Doppler indices are significantly elevated in diabetic pregnancies, suggesting a potential non-invasive method for monitoring fetal cardiac function.
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Ductus venosus Doppler may aid fetal monitoring in diabetic pregnancies; leaves open need for larger validation before clinical adoption.
Shaimaa Shaker Saleh (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetic pregnancies (n=80). Maternal diabetes vs. Normal pregnancies was evaluated on Ductus venosus Doppler indicators (pulsatility index, preload index, and peak velocity index). Maternal diabetes in the third trimester was associated with significantly higher ductus venosus Doppler indices compared to non-diabetic pregnancies.
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