Key result
Fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) was not significantly elevated compared with controls and showed no significant correlation with perinatal outcomes in SGA/FGR fetuses.
Why the study?
Does fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) assessment improve the evaluation and management of small-for-gestational-age fetuses?
Cohort (n=52)
No
Does fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) assessment improve the evaluation and management of small-for-gestational-age fetuses?
Fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) does not demonstrate clinical utility in the triage or longitudinal follow-up of small-for-gestational-age fetuses.
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MPI adds no value for triage or monitoring in SGA/FGR; leaves open its utility in select subgroups or combined indices.
Henry et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) / fetal growth restriction (FGR) (n=52). Fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) vs. Local reference population and gestational age-matched controls was evaluated on Elevated left, right or delta MPI and correlation with perinatal outcome. Fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) was not significantly elevated compared with controls and showed no significant correlation with perinatal outcomes in SGA/FGR fetuses.
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