Fetal Epicardial Fat Thickness in Obese Pregnant Women: Its Effect on Fetal Cardiac Function and Neonatal Outcomes

CONCLUSION: Fetal EFT and mod-MPI were higher in obese pregnant women. It is encouraging that fetal EFT predicts low APGAR, but more important information can be obtained if postnatal follow-up of these cardiac changes caused by obesity can be performed.PMID:38503305 | DOI:10.1055/a-2267-5478

Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie - March 19, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Şükran Doğru Fatih Akku ş Ülfet Sena Metin Ali Acar Source Type: research