Role Of Doppler Ultrasound In Pre-Eclampsia And Its Perinatal Outcome

(Maj) Deepak K. Rajput; Dimple B. Sangat

doi:10.48165/ijabms.2022.243819

Authors

(Maj) Deepak K. Rajput MD (Radio-diagnosis)Department OF Radiology , AMC MET Medical College And lg hospital ,Ahmedabad pin 380008
Dimple B. Sangat Associate professor 3nd year post graduate, Radiology.Department OF Radiology , AMC MET Medical College And lg hospital ,Ahmedabad pin 380008

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijabms.2022.243819

Keywords:

Preeclampsia, Pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound, Gestational age, Perinatal Outcome

Abstract

Background: The main purpose of providing antenatal care is to identify women at risk of complications as a result of impaired uteroplacental circulation such as pre-eclampsia.Aim: To describe practical application of Doppler ultrasound in obstetrics with analysis of blood flow velocity waveform in pre-eclampsia and to examine perinatal outcome in pregnancies with altered Doppler indices. Material and Method: This is a prospective study of 40 pregnant women with pre-eclampsia evaluated sono-graphically with color Doppler and to be followed subsequently for any adverse perinatal outcome. Result: Out of 40 cases 45% of cases were found in 25-29 years age group. 25 cases had abnormal uterine artery Doppler indices accounting for 62.5%, while 15 cases had a normal doppler indices accounting for 37.5%. Out of 40 cases, 24 cases had abnormal Middle cerebral artery accounting for 60%. In our study 14 cases had abnormal umbilical artery Doppler indices accounting for 35%, while 26 cases had a normal Doppler index accounting for 65%. In this study total 6 cases (15%) of perinatal mortality were seen. Conclusion: The knowledge of Doppler arteries waveform may help to improve pregnancy outcome and any permit identification and assessment of pre-eclampsia at earliest gestational age as compared to other ante partum test modalities.

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