Maternal right ventricular function, uteroplacental circulation in first trimester, and pregnancy outcome in women with congenital heart disease.

CONCLUSION: RV dysfunction before pregnancy seems to impact placentation resulting in increased resistance in the uterine arteries flow, already detectable from the first trimester. This is, in turn, associated with pregnancy complications. Early monitoring of UPF might be useful in women with pre-existing subclinical RV dysfunction to identify pregnancies in need of an even closer obstetrical surveillance. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - October 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Siegmund AS, Kampman MAM, Oudijk MA, Mulder BJM, Sieswerda GT, Koenen SV, Hummel YM, de Laat MWM, Sollie-Szarynska KM, Groen H, van Dijk APJ, van Veldhuisen DJ, Bilardo CM, Pieper PG Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research