Key result
Twin pregnancy was associated with similar flow-mediated dilatation compared to singleton pregnancy (9.61 vs. 8.84, P=0.38), though both were higher than in non-pregnant women.
Why the study?
Does twin pregnancy alter maternal endothelial function compared to singleton pregnancy?
Cross-Sectional (n=191)
Does twin pregnancy alter maternal endothelial function compared to singleton pregnancy?
Absolute Event Rate: 9.61% vs 8.84%
p-value: p=0.38
Maternal endothelial function is enhanced during pregnancy but does not differ significantly between twin and singleton pregnancies.
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Endothelial function data in twin pregnancies remain exploratory; leaves open any link to obstetric outcomes versus singletons.
Savvidou et al. (2001) conducted a cross-sectional in normal twin pregnancy (n=191). Twin pregnancy vs. Singleton pregnancy and non-pregnant controls was evaluated on Flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery (p=0.38). Twin pregnancy was associated with similar flow-mediated dilatation compared to singleton pregnancy (9.61 vs. 8.84, P=0.38), though both were higher than in non-pregnant women.