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Abstract
Abstract
Introduction: Preeclampsia is a multi-system disorder
which was classically characterized by the new onset of
hypertension and proteinuria or end organ dysfunction
or both in the last half of pregnancy. Aim of the Work:
In women with severe preeclampsia, the middle cerebral
artery/umbilical artery pulsatility index ratio Doppler
during third trimester may predicte neonatal acidemia
and low Apgar score at 5 minutes after birth accurately.
Patients and Methods: One hundred cases who are at
34 to 40 weeks of gestation with severe preeclampsia
attended antenatal clinic and emergency room at
obstetrics and gynecology department, faculty of
medicine, Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital
during the period between June 2016 and November
2016, ultrasound was performed by staff at fetal care
unit at Ain Shams University maternity hospital and
emergency team staff. Results: This observational crosssectional study was designed to assess the middle
cerebral artery (MCA) / umbilical artery (UA) resistance
index ratio as predictor of neonatal outcome among
women with severe preeclampsia. A total 100 pregnant
women with severe preeclampsia were recruited in the
study. Conclusion and Recommendations: We
recommend adding MCA (PI)/ UA (PI) ratio to routine
antepartum fetal surveillance from 34 weeks gestations
for women with severe preeclampsia as there is a strong
correlations between it and poor neonatal outcome.
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Keyword: Fetal middle cerebral, pulsatility index ratio,
severe Preeclampsia, Neonatal outcome